A beginner plyometrics exercise done with a medicine ball that mainly works the abdominals, with help from the shoulders. 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.
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Primary
Abdominals
Secondary
Shoulders
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Level
beginner
Medicine Ball Full Twist demonstration
Medicine Ball Full Twist, starting positionMedicine Ball Full Twist, finishing position
How to Perform
1For 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.
2Hold the ball in front of the trunk. Open the hips and turn the shoulders at the same time as your partner.
3For full rotation, you and your partner should twist in the same direction, i.e. counter-clockwise.
4Pass the ball to your partner, and both of you can now twist in the opposite direction to repeat the procedure.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
