Stability Ball Abdominal Roll-up

Stability balls have many uses and benefits. This exercise targets your abdominal muscles, including the rectus abdominus and obliques, the stabilizing muscles, and the hip flexors.

Step 1: Kneel on the floor and place the ball in front of your knees.

Step 2: Lie on the top of the ball.

Step 3: Reach forward and let your hands touch the ground rolling the ball toward your thighs

Step 4: Walk your hands out until your shins are resting on the ball. Make sure your shoulders are aligned with your hands. Keep the abdominals tight and back flat.

Step 5: Slowly contract your abdominals and pull the ball forward with the legs.

Step 6: Bend your knees in toward your chest while rolling the ball beneath the body until your knees are at our chest.

Step 7: Slowly roll the ball back to the starting position.

To purchase a stability ball go to Universal Fitness on 1868 Highway 35 in Middletown NJ.

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