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Medicine Ball Sit-Up (Wall)

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Equipment

Medicine Ball
Medicine Ball

This exercise combines a sit-up with a medicine ball throw against a wall. It enhances core strength and power, particularly targeting the abdominal muscles. The movement also involves coordination and timing, making it effective for functional fitness.

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, holding a medicine ball overhead.
  2. Engage your core and perform a sit-up while bringing the medicine ball forward.
  3. Once upright, throw the ball toward the wall with control.
  4. Catch the ball as it returns, and slowly lower back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Obliques

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