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Medicine Ball Rotational Throws
Course: PHRE 3043 – Functional Movement Movement Pattern: Core | rotation Target: Obliques Synergist(s): Rectus Abdominus
Exercise
Regressions: Barbell Rotation Progressions:

Equipment: Medicine Ball
Description:
  • Stand a few feet away from a wall with side toward the wall
  • Hold a medicine ball with both hands at hip furthest from wall in athletic stance.
  • Rotate shoulders away from wall (wind up), immediately reverse direction, turning shoulders, driving through hip and release the ball toward the wall as fast as possible
  • Receive the ball on the bounce and repeat
  • Feel the power coming from your hip and core as you release the ball
  • Pivot your feet as necessary to turn and drive toward wall
Common Error(s): Not engaging core
Spotting:
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