This exercise incorporates balance along with a bicep curl.
Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with a palms up grip. Place the top of one foot behind you on a Stability Ball (see illustration) as if you were stretching your leg. Keep your back straight and your abs drawn in. Bring your arms down in front of your legs. Raise your arms up, curling and contracting your biceps. Lower your arms and return to starting position and switch legs. TIPS
This exercise combines a Stability Ball with a Medicine Ball.
Sit on a Stability Ball with your feet firmly on the floor in front of you. Sit with your back straight, your shoulders back and your abs drawn in.
Hold a Medicine Ball in one hand and curl it up bringing your forearm up to your bicep. Return to starting position and switch arms.
Grasp the Medicine Ball with your fingers spread wide to balance the ball.
This crunch uses a Stability Ball. The ball allows you a better range of movement because it adapts better to your spine.
Sit on top of an exercise or stability ball with your feet placed firmly on the floor for support. Position yourself so that your lower back is centered on the middle of the ball. Lie back and bring your hands across your chest, or on either side of your head (over your ears).
Raise your head, chest and shoulders up crunching your abs as you sit upright.
Pause for a moment and then lower yourself to the starting position.
For best results, use a full range of motion in this exercise.
