Intermediate
Medicine Ball Side Throw
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Medicine Ball Side Throw strengthens your upper body, emphasizing the obliques. Moreover, it also improves hip and shoulder mobility.
Exercise Instructions
-
Step 1
Standing against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart, hold a medicine ball with both hands. Extend your arms fully out in front of you so that the ball is at chest level. -
Step 2
Engaging your abs, twist your torso away from the wall, quickly changing direction to throw the ball into the wall with full force, catching it on the rebound.
Muscle Groups
Medicine Ball Side Throw targets Abs, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Generate all your throwing power from your core.
- Don't strain your lower back when rotating your torso.
- Rotate your feet throughout the movement to reduce the load on your spine.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you agree to our
cookie policy.