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
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | abs |
| Secondary | shoulders |
| Equipment | medicine ball |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Type | compound |
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Common questions
What muscles does the Medicine Ball Full Twist work?
The Medicine Ball Full Twist primarily works the abs, with the shoulders as secondary movers. Sledgehammer Swings, Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw, and Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Medicine Ball Full Twist?
A Medicine Ball. Without a medicine ball, Spider Crawl, 3/4 Sit-Up, and Air Bike train the same muscle, and 45 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Medicine Ball Full Twist suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Medicine Ball Full Twist is rated beginner. Hanging Leg Raise, Hanging Pike, and Bent Press are the progressions from here.
Where should the Medicine Ball Full Twist go in a workout?
Early — the Medicine Ball Full Twist is compound, working 2 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.
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