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Medicine Ball

1 min
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6 exercises
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Medicine Ball Chest Pass
Medicine Ball Rotational Passes
Lateral Medicine Ball Throw
Medicine Ball Slams
Medicine Ball Side Slams
Single Arm Medicine Ball Push-Ups
This Medicine Ball 1 min gym workout plan effectively targets your abs, back, chest and shoulders. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 6 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Medicine Ball
1 min
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6 exercises
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Medicine Ball Chest Pass
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Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest
Secondary:
Biceps, Shoulders, Triceps
  • Stand up straight, facing a wall or a partner. Make sure there is approximately 5 feet of space between you.
  • Holding a medicine ball with both hands, bring it up to your chest level.
  • Focusing the tension in your chest, explosively toss the ball straight and forward against the wall or have your partner catch it.
  • Catch the ball as it bounces back and repeat the movement in rapid succession.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Triceps
  1. Laying flat on the floor with your legs bent and knees pointing upwards, hold the medicine ball on your chest with your hands at either side.  
  2. Using an explosive press, drive the medicine ball up and away from your chest.
  3. Allow the ball to leave your hands but be ready to catch it again on its descent.
  4. Catch the ball and lower it back to your chest to repeat.

 

Take extra care with this motion! Practice with a very light ball to get the rhythm.

Medicine Ball Rotational Passes
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Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest, Shoulders
Secondary:
Biceps, Triceps
  • Stand up straight with your left side to a wall or a partner.
  • Holding a medicine ball with both hands, bring it up to your chest level.
  • Twisting with your body, explosively toss the ball with the right hand against the wall or have your partner catch it.
  • Catch the ball as it bounces back and twist back to the starting position.
  • Repeat the movement in rapid succession. Once finished, do it again on the right side.
Lateral Medicine Ball Throw
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Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest, Obliques, Shoulders
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings, Middle Back / Lats
  1. Holding a Medicine Ball, stand with your right side next to a wall. Step out sideways and away from the wall approximately 5 to 6 feet. Keep your feet at shoulder width. Brace your core and bend slightly at the knees.
  2. In one fluid motion, twist your body up and to the side, releasing the medicine ball against the wall. Be sure not to move your feet.
  3. Catch the medicine ball as it bounces back and return to the starting position in another smooth, fluid motion. Keep the core engaged throughout the exercise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Obliques
  1. Adjust the pulley handle to chest height. Step out and away from the weight. Feet are shoulder-width. Stand with a tight core and flat back. Push the handle out in front of you. Keep elbows slightly bent.
  2. Twist from the hips. Move arms across the body, achieving a full extension.
  3. Return to starting position.
  4. Once complete, do the same amount of sets/reps on the other side.
Medicine Ball Slams
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Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest, Shoulders, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Biceps, Forearms, Triceps
  • With slightly bent knees and a tight core, hold a medicine ball in front of you at hip-level.
  • Begin by raising the medicine ball upward above your head with both hands.
  • Keeping your elbows bent, forcefully throw the ball at the ground.
  • Catch the ball as it bounces back up, and bring it back up above your head.
  • Repeat this slam and catch movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Middle Back / Lats, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball just below your chest.
  2. Lift the ball high above your head, taking care to maintain a firm hold.  
  3. Bring the ball down to a slam on the right side of your body.
  4. Squat to pick up the ball, being sure to bend your legs, and bring it back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Lie with your upper back perpendicular on a bench.
  2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor and flex your hips so that your body is in line.
  3. Grasp a dumbbell between your hands under the inner plate, palms facing up.
  4. Position the weight over your chest with your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Keep your elbows bent as you lower the dumbbell over your head until your upper arms are in line with your torso.
  6. To return to the starting position, pull the dumbbell up and over your chest.

Try to avoid raising your hips and maintain a small bend in your elbows throughout the movement.

Medicine Ball Side Slams
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Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Middle Back / Lats, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball just below your chest.
  2. Lift the ball high above your head, taking care to maintain a firm hold.  
  3. Bring the ball down to a slam on the right side of your body.
  4. Squat to pick up the ball, being sure to bend your legs, and bring it back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest, Shoulders, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Biceps, Forearms, Triceps
  • With slightly bent knees and a tight core, hold a medicine ball in front of you at hip-level.
  • Begin by raising the medicine ball upward above your head with both hands.
  • Keeping your elbows bent, forcefully throw the ball at the ground.
  • Catch the ball as it bounces back up, and bring it back up above your head.
  • Repeat this slam and catch movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Lie with your upper back perpendicular on a bench.
  2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor and flex your hips so that your body is in line.
  3. Grasp a dumbbell between your hands under the inner plate, palms facing up.
  4. Position the weight over your chest with your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Keep your elbows bent as you lower the dumbbell over your head until your upper arms are in line with your torso.
  6. To return to the starting position, pull the dumbbell up and over your chest.

Try to avoid raising your hips and maintain a small bend in your elbows throughout the movement.

Single Arm Medicine Ball Push-Ups
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Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. In a push-up position, place one hand on top of the medicine ball and other hand on floor, slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  2. Keep one arm straight on floor and other arm bent with your hand on the ball. Straighten body and set feet shoulder width apart.
  3. Lower body until you feel a stretch in your shoulder and / or chest.
  4. Push body up in a rapid motion.
  5. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
  2. Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
  3. Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
  4. Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
  5. Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
  7. Repeat.
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