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Crunch (On Stability Ball) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Weighted Lying Twist demonstration

Weighted Lying Twist
2
Hanging Toes to Bar demonstration

Hanging Toes to Bar
3
Exercise Ball Body Saw demonstration

Exercise Ball Body Saw
4
Stability Ball Front Plank demonstration

Stability Ball Front Plank
5
Elbow to Knee Sit-Up demonstration

Elbow to Knee Sit-Up
6
Weighted Russian Twist (Legs Up) demonstration

Weighted Russian Twist (Legs Up)
7
Seated Knee-Up Rotation Stretch demonstration

Seated Knee-Up Rotation Stretch
8
V Sit on Floor demonstration

V Sit on Floor
9
Wipers (Straight Leg) demonstration

Wipers (Straight Leg)
10
Russian Twist with Hands on Chest demonstration

Russian Twist with Hands on Chest
11
Kettlebell Russian Twist demonstration

Kettlebell Russian Twist
12
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap demonstration

Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Crunch (On Stability Ball) trains

Primary Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Erector Spinae Iliopsoas Obliques

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