Medicine Ball Full Twist
A beginner compound plyometric exercise that works the abs, using a medicine ball.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Medicine Ball Full Twist
- 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.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Medicine Ball Full Twist
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Mountain Climbers
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2
One-Arm Medicine Ball Slam
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Sledgehammer Swings
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Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw
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Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw
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Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends
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Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball
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Exercise Ball Crunch
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Exercise Ball Pull-In
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Seated Barbell Twist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do medicine ball full twist work?
Medicine Ball Full Twist primarily works the abs. The shoulders assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for medicine ball full twist?
Medicine Ball Full Twist uses medicine ball.
Medicine Ball Full Twist: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Medicine Ball Full Twist is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of medicine ball full twist?
Mountain Climbers, One-Arm Medicine Ball Slam, Sledgehammer Swings train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my medicine ball full twist reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; medicine ball full twist can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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