Sit-Ups with a Stability Ball and Exercise Bands

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Ab workouts have classically been associated with pain, agony, and frustration. I'm not going to lie, they're hard! I've been giving you the key to visible results on every page of this website. The key is variation! Not only with the specific exercises you're doing, but with every aspect of your life.

That's why we've come up with so many different exercises for the same muscles. Who wants to do the same thing over and over? If the only abdominal exercise was "crunches", we'd all be in serious trouble with our weight.

Sit-ups with Resistance Bands Using a Workout Ball

This one is pretty straight forward. It's basically a traditional sit up with resistance and some added spice of using a stability ball. But, again, if you haven't done it, give it a shot!! It couldn't hurt.

The first thing you need to do is find a stable object to which you can attach your resistance tubing. If you're at a gym, it's easy to use one of the squat rack posts.

Next, position the ball under your upper back while holding on to the handles of your resistance tubes. Place your feet on the ground and keep your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Position your hands near your chest, preferably on either side of the neck.

Next, contract your abs and slowly sit upright. You can keep bending forward even after you sit up since your abs will still be working against resistance.

Now, exhale, hold the position for 2-3 seconds.

OK, this is the most important part. SLOWLY return to the starting position. The slower the better. If you want you can count to five on the way down. This is the eccentric portion of the exercise, which produces a greater number of muscle microtears than the concentric motion (the sitting up part). The result is greater potential and faster results!

Now that I've explained it, it's your turn to give it a shot!!

Step 1: Attach your exercise tubing in a low-lying position on a stable object. Position your upper back on the workout ball with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Hold your hands on either side of your neck.
Step 2: Contract your abs and slowly sit up. You can keep bending forward after sitting up completely.
Step 3: Slowly return to the starting position.

Remember to exaggerate the eccentric motion. This will maximize your potential for improvement!!

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