Breathing
Exhale through the turning or resisting effort and inhale as you return. Move only through a range that allows calm, continuous breathing.
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The Medicine Ball Full Twist primarily works the abdominals, with the shoulders supporting the movement. It is a plyometrics movement performed with medicine ball.
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Movement instructions
For this exercise you will need a medicine ball and a partner. Stand back to back with your partner, spaced 2-3 feet apart. This will be your starting position.
Hold the ball in front of the trunk. Open the hips and turn the shoulders at the same time as your partner.
For full rotation, you and your partner should twist in the same direction, i.e. counter-clockwise.
Pass the ball to your partner, and both of you can now twist in the opposite direction to repeat the procedure.
Technique guidance
Exhale through the turning or resisting effort and inhale as you return. Move only through a range that allows calm, continuous breathing.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same medicine ball setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Medicine Ball Full Twist sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Abdominals is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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