Medicine Ball Full Twist

Medicine Ball Full Twist — Start position
Start position
Medicine Ball Full Twist — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. For this exercise you will need a medicine ball and a partner. Stand back to back with your partner, spaced 2-3 feet apart. This will be your starting position.

  2. Hold the ball in front of the trunk. Open the hips and turn the shoulders at the same time as your partner.

  3. For full rotation, you and your partner should twist in the same direction, i.e. counter-clockwise.

  4. Pass the ball to your partner, and both of you can now twist in the opposite direction to repeat the procedure.

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