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8. Ball Crunch with Chest Press

Fitness Focus: Chest, Abs, Lower Back, Quads

Lie with your middle back on a stability ball, elbows bent with weights just above chest, palms forward.
Lift your head and tuck your chin, tightening your abs.
Lift shoulders off the ball, crunching up while extending arms, pushing weights up and together (not shown).
Hold for 1 count; lower and return to starting position.
Do all reps; rest for 20 seconds and repeat.

Beginners: 12-15 reps
Intermediate/Advanced: 16-18 reps

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