How should I breathe during the exercise?

Breathe evenly: exhale on effort, inhale on the return.

Can I do it without a fitball?

Yes, you can do it on the floor.

Fitball Leg Chest Pullups

Reps15 times

Calories burned43 kcal

LevelBeginner

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Lie on the floor with the fitball behind you. Hands shoulder-width apart, as in a push-up position. Now place the bottom of your calf on top of the ball. Tip: In this position, your legs should be fully extended and the weight of your upper body transferred to your arms. This will be your starting position. Keep your back straight and your upper body still. As you exhale, begin to pull your knees towards your chest, twisting. The ball moves along the ankles, as shown in the figure. Hold this position, tighten your abdominal muscles. While inhaling, slowly straighten your legs, rolling the ball back to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions.

How to perform the exercise

15 times

43 kcal

Control your movement and do not rush.

Starting position

Lie on the floor with a fitball behind you. Hands shoulder-width apart as in a push-up position. Place your lower shins on top of the ball. Your legs should be fully extended and your upper body weight on your hands.

Knee tuck

Keep your back straight and your upper body still. Exhale and begin pulling your knees toward your chest, performing a crunch. The ball rolls along your ankles.

Hold

Hold this position, squeezing your abs.

Return

Inhale and slowly extend your legs, rolling the ball back to the starting position.

Repeat

Perform the required number of reps.