GymPlan AIMedicine Ball Full Twist
Medicine Ball Full Twist is a beginner compound plyometrics that mainly works your abs, with help from your shoulders.
💪 Abs🏋️ Other📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-4 sets of 5-8 reps
How to do the 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
Primary: AbsSecondary: Shoulders
Sets and reps
Do 3-4 sets of 5-8 explosive reps with full rest (60-90 seconds) between sets. Quality over quantity: stop when the reps slow down.
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What muscles does the medicine ball full twist work?
It mainly works your abs; your shoulders assist.
How many sets and reps of medicine ball full twist should I do?
Do 3-4 sets of 5-8 explosive reps with full rest (60-90 seconds) between sets. Quality over quantity: stop when the reps slow down.
Is the medicine ball full twist good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.