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Stability-Ball Oblique Crunch
Lie on top of a stability ball on your side with your hands placed lightly behind your head, elbows flared. Your hips should stay stacked as you split your legs so the top one is forward and the bottom one is back. Slowly lift and lower your upper body laterally on top of the ball.