4 Swiss Ball Side Crunch

[CadiPeque]

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the videos! I just found them and I'm sooo addicted! thanks a lot! :) they are so so so helpful for me

[gxrcix525]

I'm guessing this is to get rid of love handles >_> I want a 5 pack yes a mothafucken 5 pack everybody has 6 packs I want a 5 pack ;)

[nuocmat]

what size is the ball?

[ohmiousclown]

Thanks for uploading.

[supadoob]

this guy is beautiful...no homo

[asikuy]

This is the best SB videos I've seen. Thank you so much. Lorenzo, CSCS.

[ItsBeckhamBitch]

well this looks fun...but i cant even keep the ball in one place..maybe super glue should do the job....

[rootzdawta]

Was wondering if this is okay to do on a day when you are also doing deadlifts or squats with heavy weights.

[benh7000]

just a quick question about this exercise is it important how far apart your feet are spaced im just beginning and im having real trouble getting my balance

[cozz]

I do this but I find I have to keep one leg bent, is this ok or is it bad practise on my spine?

[Sylphadora]

It's a good idea to brace one's feet on the wall. My feet kept sliding all the time!! XD

[iziboyify]

Realy its swiss ball working out to my hole body parts and it is fun when u do it thaking you dude Izmi DUBAI

[ddos411]

so natural muscle. well done

[0Battousai0]

thank you so much!! excellent

[niiniiszz]

does it matter what size is the body ball?

[New2Fitness]

I was just thinking the same thing about mine! =/ I guess I should pump more air into it. I wasn't quite sure! lol =P

[lilly524]

Does it matter which foot is in front of which?

[CrazyOxx]

Great work man, you showed me some new and even better exercises. Very well explained and motivating! Cheers from Germany

[Punchatori]

I keep falling off the ball

[iziboyify]

@Punchatori TRY KEEP your body blance then u can do it and do the begginers ( SEE his vidios)one 1 st then u can go to your goal.... Thank you Izmi

[PurestLogic]

@Punchatori LOL you're so right. I tried this today and slipped too many times to count. It doesn't help when the ball gets sweat all over it =S.

[pilatesca]

I love your body, and I love your work. Congratulations!!

[ITZDAMOBB]

inimark = faggot

[26DeislerFCB]

where i get such a ball? great workout

[ITZDAMOBB]

any major sports equipment store should have it but i know for sure u can buy it online

[maohuerta]

Excelente Gracias !!!

[poopflaps]

fucking awesome exactly what i needed, im trying to get 1 handed hand stands and this is a perfect excercise holy shit ive been looking for an excercise like this for months

[justme93662]

these are hard. will keep trying i like em

[Claude81]

i need to try this

[Z0fly]

these are real good

[globalman]

All these podcasts are great. Adam is so clear, focused and form precise....a pleasure to watch and learn from. Thank you.

[anettewithers]

i know! it's lovely

[khrphy1546]

how many reps?

[JohnPauI94]

i laughed so damn hard from 0:24 to 0:31

it just looked hilarious xD

[guyfwaks]

does the size of the ball affect the exercis in any way ?

[RajeshChauhan112]

This is really excellent and it makes your dmm muscles work.... it does hurt in begining.

[pookiecatblue]

excellent! i'm going to try this tomorrow. hope i don't hurt myself.

[speedcontrole]

it looks so easy to balance when you do it Adam, but when i do it its not that easy :D

Btw. Thx for your videos, they are really helpfull!

[mafzscottie]

GREAT I DONT HAVE THAT BALL

[jota191]

does anybody know how many repetition we should do ?

[jajka01]

The music is too loud

[katmae24]

This one is actually really hard to do - make sure your exercise ball is full with air - any give - and it won't keep you as sturdy as you need to be!

[vereda61]

What a hottie... oh, and yes, great exercise. Grrr

[Renjinwen]

wow, I would just like to watch him.. ;)

[Hustino07]

I have a question. HOW did you get on the Ball like that? It looks hard...

[qontranami]

Use your feet to form a wide stable base (like a tripod or like stilts). At the start I used both my arms to and a wall behind me to help get the balance down. Please be careful as you can roll of the ball and bash your face or your head. :)

[durrive]

I really enjoyed your video. Thanks a lot. I have bought a ball today and I will follow your instructions so I can do my abs exercises correctly. I was just wondering if you can suggest any exercise with the ball where I can work my lower abs. It is taking me a long time. Any suggestions Adam?

[obsolescence]

hi Adam

i was just wondering if you could tell me how long it took for you to get your body to look like that? i just wanted an idea to see whether or not im progressing too slow. Thanks a lot!

[cranberry411]

everyones different some people dont get really ripped, some do,some dont have to watch what they eat ,some do, if u want to look more like Adam do more erobic workouts best one is swimming..

[wombosi]

yeah, this one's good. i actually found it pretty easy.

the reverse crunch on the ball i haven't gotten down yet.

thanks.

[finalcutpro78]

These balls look unstable...What does everybody think about the Ab Lounge XL???

[guitarcrazy24]

Adam, I have a lot of trouble setting this up and keeping my balance. For one, I'm unable to angle my hips at a 45 degree angle with the floor, even with a 65mm ball. When I do attempt to contract the obliques, rather than feeling tension where I should, I feel pain in my lower back. Would you know what's causing this?

[deadface6]

hahahah it looks strange..

[rvimbo]

how long does it take to tone the abs and gain muscle?

[ridgelinefitness]

Your abs like any muscle start to respond to proper training stimuli almost immediately. I suppose the answer to your question depends on your starting point, nutrition, rest, age, and many other variables. Many of my training clients start to see results in a matter of days or few weeks.

[louisa969]

that has gots to be some special mat to make dat ball so damn stable

[ridgelinefitness]

There's absolutely nothing special about the mat. The stability comes from the secure leg placement against the wall. However when you're just beginning you might find the ball wants to move around a little.

[lenovoT60]

I almost kill myself trying to do this today...

[jota191]

lol!!

[3TheGreastest3]

That was genius thanks alot It helps

[eckankar]

where do I buy the ball?

[aurash91]

well im buyin myself one of those...

[80smusicfanNO1]

Thankyou so much, this is amazing!

[ridgelinefitness]

You're welcome but I can't take all the credit, these exercises have been around for a while. I learned the side crunch from Paul Chek. A lot of people seem to lack the frontal plane strength and stability but develop it quickly with this exercise. The side crunch is one of my favorite Swiss ball exercises.

[falconer]

what would you recommend best for a source of carbohydrates during cutting season? is wholemeal bread okay?

[ridgelinefitness]

I'm not a nutrition expert. Personally I prefer to emaphasize in season organic fruit and vegetables (raw or lightly cooked). However, I do eat some whole grain bread, sprouts, crackers etc. I wouldn't make bread or cereal grains my main source of carbs. The bread I like the best is from a local orgainic bakery where they grind the flour fresh each morning. The longer something like bread has been sitting on a shelf the less I'm inclined to eat it.

[thraciensis]

Do you count the calories precisely or count them approximately?

[ridgelinefitness]

No, I don't count calories at all, ever. I'm not neccessarily opposed but I just don't. I find if I'm eating the right things it's usually hard to over eat.

[dalahy]

would love to be like that, I'm working on it I lost already 39 kilos , Still have a long way to go ,

[ridgelinefitness]

Great! Keep going.  - Adam

[thraciensis]

Adam . Are you the person in the videos or you're the owner of the company or both? Also how inflated the swiss ball should be? Thanks in advance

[ridgelinefitness]

Yes, I am the guy in the videos and owner/operator of the company. When seated on a fully inflated ball your hips and knees should be about 90 degrees. Don't over inflate the ball past the manufacturers recommendations! Most people 5'3" to about 5'11" should use a 65cm ball. I'm 5'11" and I prefer a firm 55cm. If your over 6' tall use a 65cm for sure.

Adam

[thraciensis]

Thanks . Ab exercises needs a strict balanced high protein diet , as probably you have one . Would you suggest a book or a source about a these diets to accompany the work-out regimens , especially ab work-outs?

[ridgelinefitness]

I would suggest Paul Chek's book Eat, Move and Be Healthy. If you really want some great info get his 10-disc audio book You Are What You Eat. My personal diet is pretty basic: organic whole foods, a few basic supplements, very little sugar, refined oils/fats, not a lot of grains/flour/bread etc, minimal alcohol. However I wouldn't say my diet is strict at all. I frequently enjoy a few beers with my buddies and eat my favorite whole wheat cinnamon roll from a local bakery.

Adam

[thraciensis]

Yes , I have a similar regimen , as well. I think I am into cheese & whole wheat bread more than I have to. I have the AB'S DIET of David Zinczenko.

How many times do you suggest to have ab exercises weekly? Some suggest 1 day rest between the ab exercises , some others every day. What is your point of view? Thanks

[ridgelinefitness]

Training frequency for abs or any muscle depends on a lot of variables. I work abs 3-5X per week, 5-6 reps per exercise not to failure or extreme fatigue. Listen to your body - if need rest or you're not making or maintaining progress take a couple days off.

Adam

[tyciol]

Sweet, never seen this before, I'll give it a try.

[ridgelinefitness]

This is probably my favorite Swiss ball exercise. People are amazed at how hard it is (when done correctly). I like going for five perfect reps and never more than ten. Good luck. - Adam