Tag: Medicine Ball Exercise

How To Do A Bent-Over Medicine Ball Chest Pass

September 7, 2022

The Bent-Over Medicine Ball Chest Pass Builds Cardiovascular Endurance, Chest, Shoulder and Arm Strength

The Medicine Ball Chest Pass Can Be Used As A Warm-Up Exercise

  • Stand with feet slightly wider than hips.
  • Bend elbows to right angles and hold medicine ball at chest level.
  • Bend hips and knees. Align crown of head with tailbone.
  • Thrust the medicine ball toward floor in rapid succession.
  • Perform desired repetitions.
  • Stand up.
  • Repeat additional sets as needed.

Modifications: 1) Use a lighter medicine ball. 2) Perform fewer repetitions or sets. 3) Move slower.

Technique: Avoid arching your back upward, caving in at the low back, bringing head and shoulders forward, or dropping the chin toward chest.

How To Do A Medicine Ball Sideway Single Leg Throw and Catch

May 24, 2022
Sideway Single Leg Throw and Catch Is A Buddy Exercise That Strengthens The Core, Legs and Shoulders
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS
Bend knees. Stand on right foot. Have your partner stand to your right. Raise left foot off floor and toss ball to your partner. Perform desired number of repetitions. Then switch legs and repeat the exercise with your partner standing on the opposite side.
TECHNIQUE: Remain stable while maintaining neutral shoulders throughout the exercise. Keep chest up and toes pointed straight ahead.
MODIFICATION: 1) If you can’t stabilize, or absorb the weight during the catch, select a lighter medicine ball. 2) If the exercise is too difficult, bend knees and stand on both feet while tossing the ball to your partner.
EQUIPMENT: Medicine ball.

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do Fitness Band Squats

February 24, 2022
Perform a basic squat With a Fitness Band to Strengthen the outer hips
BENEFITS: Squatting is a bodyweight strength training exercise that works the thighs, legs, and gluteals. Adding a medicine ball will add work to the shoulders.
INSTRUCTIONS: Place the fitness band above your knees. As you descend, press the band outward to work the hips. A thicker band provides more resistance.
VARIATION: To increase the workload, hold a medicine ball in front of you, at shoulder height with elbows straight.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Squat-to-Jump Back

February 22, 2022
Squat-To-Jump Back Performed With A Medicine Ball Uses Only 3 Moves
SQUAT-TO-JUMP BACK bodyweight exercise strengthens the heart, thighs, legs, arms and shoulders. This exercise can be used as a warm-up before strength training or stretching.
VARIATION: To increase workload, add a push-up after the jump back.
MODIFICATION: to reduce workload, eliminate the medicine ball, or substitute an air-filled ball.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Medicine Ball Obliques

October 5, 2021

Medicine Ball Obliques

Strengthens oblique abdominal muscles. Improves core stabilization.
Instructions: Move side-to-side while holding the medicine ball. If the medicine ball is too heavy you won’t be able to do this exercise properly without lifting your shoulders, creating excess tension in that area.
Modifications: Perform the exercise without the medicine ball. Cross your arms on your chest and practise moving side-to-side. As you gain strength, add a light weight medicine ball.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider