If your core needs some attention, but you are spending hours on several rounds of crunches; we have good news for you! Reach for your medicine ball to add some spice back into your core routine.
The medicine ball is one of the most underrated workout tools. It can provide an impressive full-body workout, is extremely versatile being able to be used in many ways and is especially effective in working your core. If you’re a newbie to medicine balls and looking for some exercises for beginners to get you started, here are some options to try.
Medicine Ball Wood Chop- This one will make you feel the burn in your obliques.
How to do it:
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Holding the medicine ball in both hands, rotate your torso to the right and lift it above your right shoulder.
- Rotate your torso to the left as you bring the ball down across your body toward hip-height on your left side.
- Complete 10 reps, then switch to the opposite side.
Medicine Ball Boat Balance- This exercise will test your balance and stability and target your lower abs.
How to do it:
- Sit on a mat with the medicine ball in hand.
- Lean back, keeping your core engaged, and lift your feet off the ground.
- Either hold this position for 30 seconds, or make it more challenging by tossing the ball and caching it.
Medicine Ball Plank- Do your best to stay still and not wobble.
How to do it:
- Get into a plank position with your hands on the medicine ball.
- Keep a neutral spine as you hold for 30 seconds, remaining as stable as possible.
- Gently come down to your knees and repeat for another 30 seconds.
