An intermediate calorie-burn medicine ball workout for full-body fat loss and flexibility. Complete set one, rest 30 sec, complete set two, slam the ball, rest a minute, then repeat! Confused? Just start—it all comes together 😎
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About this workout
Calorie-Burn Medicine Ball Buster! Workout is a free 20 min workout plan with 9 illustrated exercises for your abs, back, chest and legs. 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.
No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.
How long does the Calorie-Burn Medicine Ball Buster! Workout take?
The full workout takes about 20 minutes, covering 9 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?
This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your chest, abs, middle back / lats, obliques, shoulders, upper back & lower traps. 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 increase flexibility, lose fat, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.
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.
An intermediate calorie-burn medicine ball workout for full-body fat loss and flexibility. Complete set one, rest 30 sec, complete set two, slam the ball, rest a minute, then repeat! Confused? Just start—it all comes together 😎
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Hold the medicine ball just below your waist and your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
Bend your knees, allow your body to lean forward and let the ball hang between your calves.
Explode upwards using your legs and bring your arms up holding the medicine ball out in front of you until its just above your head.
Lower the ball back between your legs (but not to the floor) and repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.
Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.
Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.
Let your arms hang loosely.
Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.
In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.
Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Triceps
Start with one kettlebell placed on the floor between your feet.
Bend your knees and back slightly and reach down to grip the kettlebell in an overhand grip.
Explode upwards using your legs and bring the arm holding the kettlebell out in front of you until it reaches a horizontal level.
Lower the kettlebell back between your legs (but not to the floor) and switch hands to repeat the movement.
In a open, person-free space, take hold of a medicine/slam ball with both hands so that it rests on your chest.
Lower your body into a half squat before explosively straightening your legs. Simultaneously press the ball away from your chest and release it at a slightly upward angle.
Chase the ball, use a squat to collect it from the ground and perform the same movement.
Lie face up on with a medicine ball between your hands and your arms extended behind you. Keep your arms and legs straight and then raise your feet an inch off the floor.
Raise your torso and legs up at the same time and touch the medicine call to your feet. Hold for a moment.
Lower down to starting position with arms and ball behind your head.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Position yourself on a decline bench so that your feet are secured by the pads. Lay back and place your arms across your chest or behind your head.
Begin the movement by pulling yourself up by your abdominals. Do not force yourself up by pulling on your neck. Let your abs do all the work.
Once at the top, slowly lower yourself back down. Again, focus on the abs doing all of the work. Repeat by bringing yourself back up.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Alternatively, you can place your feet up on a bench a few inches apart with your toes turned inwards and touching.
Hold a plate, dumbbell, kettlebell, or medicine ball securely above your head.
Keep your elbows locked.
Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.
Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.
Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.
Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.
Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles for a count of one.
Return to the start position in a smooth movement.
Make sure the weight is held very securely!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Alternatively, you can place your feet up on a bench a few inches apart with your toes turned inwards and touching.
Place your hands lightly on either side of your head.
Keep your elbows in so that they are parallel to your body.
Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.
Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.
Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.
Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.
Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles for a count of one.
Return to the start position in a smooth movement.
Stand with your feet no wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball with one hand at either side in front of your chest.
Rotate your body from the waist up to the left side and raise the medicine ball over your left shoulder, not quite fully extending your arms. Be sure to get extra reach by pointing your right toe.
Using a chopping motion, bring the ball diagonally across the front of your body so that the ball ends on the outer side of your right shin.
Bring the ball straight up the right side of your body and again move diagonally across your body once again to complete the motion.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Obliques, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings
Secure a firm grip with both hands on an appropriately weighted dumbbell. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin by moving the dumbbell up and over towards your right side.
Twist your body to bring the dumbbell down and to the left. Bend at the knees and drop your hips slightly. Make the motion of placing the dumbbell on the ground.
Repeat the movement, taking the dumbbell back up and overhead. Keep your arms straight throughout.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
Adjust the pulley lever to be above you. Stand next to a pulley machine with your left side. Grab the handle with both hands. Brace your core and separate your feet to outside of shoulder width.
Begin the movement by twisting with your obliques to pull the handle down and across your body.
Once the handle is on the right side of your body, pause and slowly return the handle to the starting position.
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