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Medicine Ball Core Workout

A strong core is something to brag about and show off, but it takes a lot of hard work. Strengthening the core requires a great deal of variety. Avoiding a plateau will keep the core strong. Here's a great core workout utilizing a medicine ball.

1. Weighted Ball Crunch
- Keep Arms Straight
- Feet Flat on Floor, Knees Bent 90 Degrees
- Lifting Legs Will Make the Move More DIfficult

2. Russian Twist
- Bounce Med Ball on One Side
- Twist Torso and Bounce on Other Side
- Feet Flat on Floor, Knees Bent 90 Degrees
- Lifting Legs Will Make the Move More DIfficult

3. Med Ball Leg Pass
- Lift Leg Pass Ball Underneath to Other Hand
- Repeat for Other Leg

4. Lunge & Twist
- Lunge Forward Holding Ball Out
- Rotate Torso
- Repeat for Other Side

5. Wood Chop
- Arms Extended Over Right Shoulder Holding Med Ball
- Bring Med Ball Diagonally Across Body to Left Ankle
- Repeat for Other Side


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  1. UnknownJune 19, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    That was a nice routine, you form and techniques where amazing. That is a nice warm up or cool down routine. "Spoon"

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