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Medicine Ball Exercises

29 exercises using medicine ball with step-by-step instructions, tips, and common mistakes.

Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation exercise targeting Shoulders
Compound

Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation

Improve shoulder mobility, thoracic rotation, and core stability with the Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation.

Intermediate
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Assisted Motion Russian Twist exercise targeting Waist and Obliques
Compound

Assisted Motion Russian Twist

Strengthen your obliques and sculpt your waist with the Assisted Motion Russian Twist.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Overhead Throw exercise targeting Plyometrics
Compound

Medicine Ball Overhead Throw

Boost explosive power and core strength with the Medicine Ball Overhead Throw. This dynamic exercise targets your entire body, enhancing athletic

Intermediate
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Single Arm Push-Up on Medicine Ball exercise targeting Chest
Compound

Single Arm Push-Up on Medicine Ball

Challenge your upper body with the Single Arm Push-Up on Medicine Ball. This advanced exercise builds strength and stability while engaging your core.

Advanced
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Dead Bug with Medicine Ball exercise targeting Waist
Compound

Dead Bug with Medicine Ball

Strengthen your core with the Dead Bug, an anti-extension exercise using a medicine ball.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball exercise targeting Waist and Rectus Abdominis
Isolation

Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball

Strengthen your core with the Medicine Ball Crunch on Stability Ball. This exercise targets your rectus abdominis for a strong, stable midsection.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Half Kneeling Chest Push exercise targeting Chest
Compound

Medicine Ball Half Kneeling Chest Push

Master the medicine ball half-kneeling chest push to build explosive power in your chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Step Behind Rotational Throw exercise targeting Plyometrics
Compound

Medicine Ball Step Behind Rotational Throw

Explosive medicine ball throw with a step-behind rotation to enhance core power, rotational strength, and athletic performance.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Squat Jump exercise targeting Thighs
Compound

Medicine Ball Squat Jump

Build explosive power and endurance with the Medicine Ball Squat Jump. This dynamic plyometric exercise targets your legs and glutes for enhanced

Advanced
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Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on stability ball) exercise targeting Upper Arms and Brachialis
Isolation

Weighted Seated Bicep Curl (on stability ball)

Perform seated bicep curls on a stability ball with a medicine ball to isolate your brachialis and biceps, enhancing arm strength and stability.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Supine Chest Throw exercise targeting Upper Arms
Compound

Medicine Ball Supine Chest Throw

Develop explosive power and strength in your chest, triceps, and shoulders with the Medicine Ball Supine Chest Throw.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Standing Overhead Throw exercise targeting Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head and Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Compound

Medicine Ball Standing Overhead Throw

Develop explosive power and strength in your chest, shoulders, and triceps with the Medicine Ball Standing Overhead Throw. Improve athletic performance.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release exercise targeting Chest and Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Compound

Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release

Explode with a medicine ball chest push, then sprint. This dynamic exercise builds explosive chest power, improves cardiovascular endurance, and enhances

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Chest Pass against Wall exercise targeting Chest
Compound

Medicine Ball Chest Pass against Wall

Build explosive upper body power with the Medicine Ball Chest Pass against a wall. Develop chest, shoulder, and arm strength for athletic movements.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Chest Pass exercise targeting Chest and Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Compound

Medicine Ball Chest Pass

Explosively develop chest power and strength with the Medicine Ball Chest Pass. This dynamic exercise targets the pectorals, shoulders, and triceps.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response exercise targeting Chest and Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Compound

Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response

Explosive plyometric exercise to build chest power. Throw a medicine ball from your chest level against a wall and catch it for powerful upper body

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Backward Throw exercise targeting Hips and Erector Spinae
Compound

Medicine Ball Backward Throw

Master the Medicine Ball Backward Throw, an explosive full-body exercise. Powerfully engage your glutes, hamstrings, and core to launch the ball overhead,

Intermediate
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Push Up Medicine Ball exercise targeting Chest
Compound

Push Up Medicine Ball

Elevate your push-up with a medicine ball to challenge stability and engage your chest, shoulders, and triceps more intensely.

Advanced
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One Arm Slam (with medicine ball) exercise targeting Waist and Obliques
Compound

One Arm Slam (with medicine ball)

Engage your obliques and core with the One Arm Medicine Ball Slam, a dynamic exercise that builds rotational power and core stability.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Throw Squat with Wall exercise targeting Shoulders
Compound

Medicine Ball Throw Squat with Wall

Boost power and strength with the Medicine Ball Throw Squat. Explode through a squat to powerfully throw a medicine ball against a wall, catching it on

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Overhead Slam exercise targeting Back and Infraspinatus
Compound

Medicine Ball Overhead Slam

Build explosive power and a strong core with the Medicine Ball Overhead Slam. This dynamic full-body exercise improves coordination and muscular endurance.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Lying Leg Raise exercise targeting Waist and Iliopsoas
Isolation

Medicine Ball Lying Leg Raise

Strengthen your core and hip flexors with medicine ball lying leg raises. This exercise targets your lower abs and improves stability using added

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Lunge with Biceps Curl exercise targeting Biceps Brachii and Gluteus Maximus
Compound

Medicine Ball Lunge with Biceps Curl

Combine a lunge with a biceps curl using a medicine ball. This full-body exercise targets your biceps, quadriceps, and glutes, enhancing strength and

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up exercise targeting Upper Arms and Triceps Brachii
Compound

Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up

Elevate your push-up game with the Medicine Ball Close Grip Push Up. This variation intensely targets your triceps and chest, building upper body strength

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Crunch exercise targeting Waist
Isolation

Medicine Ball Crunch

Strengthen your core with the Medicine Ball Crunch. This effective exercise targets your abdominals, enhancing stability and definition.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Chest Push from 3 Point Stance exercise targeting Chest and Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Compound

Medicine Ball Chest Push from 3 Point Stance

Explosively push a medicine ball from a dynamic 3-point stance to build powerful chest strength and rotational core stability.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Chest Push Multiple Response exercise targeting Chest and Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Compound

Medicine Ball Chest Push Multiple Response

Explosively push a medicine ball from your chest to a partner or wall, catching it with control.

Intermediate
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Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw exercise targeting Back and Latissimus Dorsi
Compound

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw

Improve full-body power, coordination, and core stability with the Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw.

Intermediate
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Crunch with Medicine Ball exercise targeting Waist and Rectus Abdominis
Compound

Crunch with Medicine Ball

Strengthen your core with the Medicine Ball Crunch. Elevate your traditional crunch by adding resistance for enhanced rectus abdominis development and

Intermediate
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