Medicine Ball is a free 1 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your abs, back, chest and shoulders. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
The full workout takes about 1 minutes, covering 6 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your abs, chest, shoulders, obliques, upper back & lower traps, middle back / lats. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For best results, do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day in between, and pair it with sessions that target other muscle groups.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
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.
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.
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
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.
Twist from the hips. Move arms across the body, achieving a full extension.
Return to starting position.
Once complete, do the same amount of sets/reps on the other side.
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.
Keep one arm straight on floor and other arm bent with your hand on the ball. Straighten body and set feet shoulder width apart.
Lower body until you feel a stretch in your shoulder and / or chest.
Push body up in a rapid motion.
Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
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.
Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
Repeat.
Workout done!
Exercises done
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