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Medicine balls are a great way to build upper body strength and endurance. They can be used for a variety of exercises, from simple shoulder presses to more complex movements like burpees and windmills. They are an inexpensive and versatile tool that can help you strengthen your entire upper body and core.
Shop The Collection: Medicine & Slam BallsUsing medicine balls can also help improve your balance and coordination as well as improve your overall fitness levels. Medicine ball exercises are easy to learn and can be tailored to any fitness level. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best medicine ball exercises for upper body strength and endurance.
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The medicine ball shoulder press is a great exercise for strengthening the shoulders and arms. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding the medicine ball in both hands. Raise the ball overhead with your arms extended and palms facing forward. Slowly lower the ball back down to shoulder level and repeat for 8-12 repetitions.
For added intensity, you can add a jump after each rep or perform the exercise on one leg at a time. You can also try using heavier weight medicine balls to increase the difficulty of the exercise.
Medicine ball push-ups are a great way to work the chest and triceps while also engaging the abs and lower back. To do this exercise, start in a plank position with your hands on top of the medicine ball. Lower your chest to the ball and press back up, keeping your core tight throughout the movement. Repeat for 8-12 reps.
If this exercise is too challenging, you can modify it by doing knee push-ups instead. For an added challenge, you can add a jump after each rep or try different variations such as medicine ball mountain climbers or decline medicine ball push-ups.
Medicine ball wall ball is an excellent exercise for improving explosive power, strength, and endurance. Start by standing about two feet away from a wall with your feet hip-width apart and the medicine ball held out in front of you with both hands. Squat down and then explosively jump up, throwing the ball against the wall. Catch the ball as it bounces off the wall and repeat for 10-15 reps.
For an extra challenge, you can add a jump between each rep or try different variations such as the seated medicine ball wall ball or the single-leg medicine ball wall ball.
Medicine ball slams are a great way to build strength and power in your core, arms, and legs. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and the medicine ball held in both hands. Squat down and then explosively jump up, throwing the ball down to the ground as hard as you can. Catch the ball as it bounces off the ground and repeat for 8-10 reps.
For an added challenge, you can add a jump between each rep or try different variations such as the squat-to-overhead medicine ball slam or the single-arm medicine ball slam.
The medicine ball burpee is a great full-body exercise that will challenge your strength, power, and endurance. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and the medicine ball held in both hands. Squat down and place the ball on the ground. Jump back into a plank position and then back up to a squat. From there, stand up and throw the ball up as high as you can. Catch the ball and repeat for 10-15 reps.
If this exercise is too challenging, you can modify it by removing the jump or by performing the burpee without the medicine ball. For an added challenge, you can add a jump between each rep or try different variations such as the medicine ball burpee with a twist or the medicine ball burpee with a press.
The medicine ball windmill is a great exercise for strengthening the core and upper body. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and the medicine ball held in both hands. Squat down and reach the ball across your body to the opposite side. Stand up and reach the ball overhead. Reverse the motion and repeat for 8-10 reps.
For an added challenge, you can add a jump between each rep or try different variations such as the one-arm medicine ball windmill or the medicine ball Russian twist.
Medicine ball exercises are a great way to build upper body strength and endurance. They can be used for a variety of exercises, from simple shoulder presses to more complex movements like burpees and windmills. These exercises are easy to learn and can be tailored to any fitness level.
Try incorporating some of these medicine ball exercises into your workouts for a challenging and effective upper body workout. And remember to always focus on proper form and technique to get the most out of your workout and avoid injury.
