{"id":11780,"date":"2017-08-25T12:14:48","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T12:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body-bid-6415\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T10:48:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:18:02","slug":"5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body-bid-6415","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Medicine Ball Exercises For A Fit Body"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#Medicine_Ball_Exercises_A_Must_Try\" >Medicine Ball Exercises: A Must Try\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#Top_5_Medicine_Ball_Exercises\" >Top 5 Medicine Ball Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#1_Medicine_ball_crunch_exercises\" >1. Medicine ball crunch exercises\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#2_Push-ups_and_planks_with_medicine_ball\" >2. Push-ups and planks with medicine ball<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#3_Medicine_ball_twist_exercises\" >3. Medicine ball twist exercises\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#4_Medicine_balls_squat_exercises\" >4. Medicine balls squat exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#5_Medicine_ball_weighted_exercises\" >5. Medicine ball weighted exercises<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-medicine-ball-exercises-for-a-fit-body\/bid-6415\/#Benefits_of_Medicine_Ball_Workouts\" >Benefits of Medicine Ball Workouts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medicine_Ball_Exercises_A_Must_Try\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Medicine Ball Exercises: A Must Try\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/sv\/b-fit-usa-medicine-ball\/SP-41127?navKey=VRNT-75012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">Medicine ball<\/span><\/a><\/strong> exercises are not new to the fitness industry. Medicine ball benefits comprise of building muscular strength and boost athletic build and performance. There are many best medicine ball workouts that have been in place for years. This is an old school workout regime that can be alternatively used instead of dumbbells at the gym. Medicine ball workouts allow you to balance and shift weights that might be restrictive if you are just using dumbbells or static weight. Medicine balls come in all shapes and sizes and can weigh from 2-20kgs. You can always use a lighter exercise ball for better control.<br \/>\nThe smart thing to do would be to use slightly heavy medicine balls that help in slowing your exercise motion. Medicine ball workouts are also known as core workouts that help you flex your core muscles. It is advised to try medicine ball exercises under a trainer or supervisor and then practice the reps at home. There are several types of medicine ball exercises as many as 20-25 of them and here are the top 5 exercises with balls for a fit body!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Medicine_Ball_Exercises\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Top 5 Medicine Ball Exercises<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Medicine_ball_crunch_exercises\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>1. Medicine ball crunch exercises\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 180px; width: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/large_medicine_ball_crunch_exercises.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<u><em><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image Source: nutritionpromise.com<\/span><\/em><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You hold a medicine ball and lie on your back (on <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/sv\/technix-yoga-mat\/SP-39449?navKey=VRNT-71997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">exercise mat<\/span><\/a><\/strong>) bending your knees and keeping your feet flat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Hold the ball with arms over your head and extend your arms. Then just do simple ab crunches when you curl up to reach towards your knees with the medicine ball in your hand.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Do this slowly and repeat from your start position.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Medicine ball exercises such as ball crunches can be done from 8-20 counts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>You can try to do medicine ball workout crunches by adding a toe-touch position. For this you have to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Lie on your back on the ground (or mat) and raise both your legs conjoined in an upright position.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You have to ensure this by bringing both your toes, knees, and legs together in an L-shape from above the ground.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">While holding the medicine ball in your palms raise the ball with your arms stretch and try to touch your toes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You have to do this in an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/ab-exercises-you-can-do-at-home\/bid-5322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">ab-crunching<\/span><\/a><\/strong> motion and repeat slowly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You can do up to 8-12 counts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Push-ups_and_planks_with_medicine_ball\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>2. Push-ups and planks with medicine ball<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 135px; width: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/push-ups_and_planks_with_medicine_ball.png&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><u><em>Image Source: theabsexpert.com\u00a0<\/em><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Medicine ball workouts such as push-ups start by you being in the traditional push-up position.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">While maintaining your <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/workout-of-the-month-different-types-of-push-ups\/bid-5240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">push-up position<\/span><\/a> you balance your hands on the medicine ball.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Balance on medicine ball gives you balance of your body with the help of knees and toes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Your core muscles remain tight and the exercise requires you to bring the medicine ball close to your chest and pull up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Repeat sets as per convenience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>If you are regular with fitness workouts you can try medicine ball exercises such as planking.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">This exercise will require a balance of the body weight on the medicine ball.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You raise your hips, knees on your toes and hold the medicine ball at the center (in a plank position) and then hold up to one minute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Reverse planking can also be tried out for medicine ball workouts. All you have to do is:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Place yourself in a traditional plank position only with your toes pressed (and balanced) to the medicine ball.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Put your hands flat to balance your body weight.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You can then try push-ups or you can hold the position up to one minute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">If you want harder levels, you can bring on knee closer to your chest while maintaining balance and position and repeat with the other knee. This position is totally optional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Medicine_ball_twist_exercises\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>3. Medicine ball twist exercises\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 180px; width: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/large_russian_twist.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><u><em>Image Source: Mensfitness.com<\/em><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\">Medicine ball exercises require you to twist flexing your<strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/core-workout-guide\/vid-5666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\"> core muscles<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>For the Russian twist exercise, all you have to do is:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You have to sit with your knees bent closer towards you.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Hold the medicine ball with your palms and then in a twist motion rotate to your either sides (left and right) pushing lower at 45-degree angles.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">In this process, you flex your back muscles and you can repeat the pose from 8-16 times on both sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Depending on your flexibility and depth of exercise you can try twist medicine ball workouts with <a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/top-5-exercises-to-build-huge-hamstrings\/bid-4480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">lunges<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Stand with your knees apart holding the medicine ball towards your chest.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Put one knee forward in a lunging position.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Keep a safe balance between the toes and knees and while you map your thighs at a parallel angle with the ground.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Bring medicine ball to the front and twist with your torso.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Repeat twists on the left and right sides for up to 8-16 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Medicine_balls_squat_exercises\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">4. Medicine balls squat exercises<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 150px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/medicine_balls_squat_exercises_0.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<u><em>Image Source: Men&#8217;s Health<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Medicine ball exercises such as sumo squatting allow you to flex your quadriceps, hamstrings and deltoid muscles to name a few. Exercise with balls and <a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/5-squat-variations-every-fitness-freak-should-do\/bid-6402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">squatting<\/span><\/a> allows you to strengthen your inner thigh muscles.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">First, you have to stand with your legs apart with your toes facing outwards.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You should ideally stand with your legs longer apart than your shoulder length.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You should stand in position holding the medicine ball in your hands and let your arms relax holding the ball downwards.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Inhale as you squat with the medicine ball held downward.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Hold your back straight and keep your head up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Hold the position for 30 seconds and spread it in 3-4 sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>If you are familiar with squatting medicine ball workouts you can try the squat and throw exercise. This requires you to:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You should tightly ground your ankles\/heels and find your balance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Hold the medicine ball (as you would hold a throw-ball) and position yourself in a squat position.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Then you stretch your arms high up and throw the ball.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">The ball can drop to the ground and you repeat the motion.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">You can do it as many times is comfortable to you, up to 16 reps.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">For the squat and throw exercise, it is advisable to <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/hk\/consult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">consult your trainer<\/span><\/a><\/strong> on how to do it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Medicine_ball_weighted_exercises\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>5. Medicine ball weighted exercises<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 133px; width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/superman_medicine_ball_exercise_0.jpg&quot;\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<u><em>Image Source: greatist.com<\/em><\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>The Superman weight medicine ball exercises <\/strong><strong>require<\/strong><strong> you to:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Lie on your stomach on your yoga mat with legs and arms straight.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Hold a medicine ball (convenient weight) with both your palms and stretch your arms straight from your forehead.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">This ensures you are in a planking position and then slowly lift your knees and arms while you are stretching at your core- the stomach.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\">Try doing 10-15 counts and if you feel burnt out, you can always rest your knees back on the mat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">\n<h2 class=\"rtejustify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Medicine_Ball_Workouts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Benefits of Medicine Ball Workouts<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/5-crossfit-exercises-for-a-fab-body\/bid-5421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">Explosive workouts<\/span><\/strong><\/a> or medicine ball workouts are popular because they are inexpensive, durable and also come in the size of an average basketball concerning portability. Medicine ball workouts for beginners introduce them to explosive workout, that is, gaining most strength and power with minimal time. Here are some of the medicine ball benefits:<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Get a full body workout:<\/strong> Doing exercises with the ball means you can shift and balance weight. Core muscles such as shoulder, abs, buttocks, hips and back all require flexing to perform all the medicine ball exercises. If you practice medicine ball workouts then you are essentially getting a <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/how-is-full-body-workout-important\/bid-5227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">full body workout<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Coordination and flexibility:<\/strong> Since medicine ball exercises require you to balance a lot with minimal effort, you can improve psychomotor coordination. Flexibility comes with it too.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Power and Strength:<\/strong> Medicine ball benefits include <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/bodybuilding-vs-powerlifting-vs-crossfit-strength-sports-go-head-to-head\/bid-4662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">power and strength<\/span><\/a><\/strong> of core muscles allowing you to harness your muscle power for an athletic body. This, in turn, improves sports performance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Pocket-friendly:<\/strong> Benefits of medicine balls come in handy with its pocket-friendly nature. If you want a simple workout for fitness, then medicine balls are the affordable equipment. You can use medicine balls anywhere, be it indoors at the gym or for an outdoor workout. It is portable, so you can carry it around for that quick workout break.<\/li>\n<li class=\"rtejustify\"><strong>Can do with partners:<\/strong> Medicine ball benefits also lead you to <strong><a style=\"color: #25ade3!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/fun-fitness-activities-couples-can-do-together\/bid-5686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000cd;\">workouts with partners<\/span><\/a><\/strong> as you can pass the ball as exercises. You can try the same with your trainer and learn the process of medicine ball workouts to exercise with care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"rtejustify\"><em>Visibly, medicine balls come in as a handy tool for a fit body. Consult your trainer for best uses.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"hk-content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/bottom (33).jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medicine Ball Exercises: A Must Try\u00a0 Medicine ball exercises are not new to the fitness industry. Medicine ball benefits comprise of building muscular strength and boost athletic build and performance. There are many best medicine ball workouts that have been in place for years. 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