Medicine ball reverse crunch

Unlike slam balls, med balls should not be thrown to the ground. They can potentially bounce back or break . Also, they can sometimes have a softer shell.

About this exercise

Lie facedown on a mat with arms extended overhead, holding a lightweight medicine ball (try starting with 4–6 pounds ). Draw shoulder blades down your back and peel chest and chin off the floor. Slowly raise arms and legs as high as possible, engaging core and back muscles.5 Şub 2016

Depending on which exercises you do, a slam ball works your shoulders, triceps, pecs, calves, back and core (especially your abdominals) . Even if you’re not looking for Schwarzenegger-style muscles, this has its advantages, as the more powerful your muscles are, the faster your metabolism (resulting in less body fat).

As you’ve probably guessed, the medicine ball crunch is a great core workout , and your abs will certainly feel the strain of a full set. It’ll also improve the strength and flexibility in your arms and shoulders, and if you opt for a little throw and catch, your co-ordination should benefit as well.21 Oca 2017

The medicine ball slam is done for developing power, strength, and speed . It works best for triceps, abdomen, shoulders, calves, back, glutes, quads, etc. This exercise increases heartbeat and burns a good number of calories.