Alternating Medicine-Ball V-Up
Strengthen your core with alternating medicine-ball V-ups! A challenging exercise for toned abs and improved stability.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Setup and Start: Begin by lying flat on your back with your arms and legs fully extended. Hold a medicine ball above your head on the ground.
Execution: Engage your core and keep your lower back pressed to the ground. In a controlled motion, lift your torso and one leg simultaneously while bringing the medicine ball over to meet your raised leg at the top. Your body should form a V shape. Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position with both your arms and the raised leg returning to their extended positions, while keeping the other leg straight and hovering above the ground. Repeat the movement with your torso and the alternate leg, again bringing the medicine ball towards the raised leg at the top of the V shape motion. Keep the movements smooth and controlled, focusing on using your core muscles to execute the lifts rather than relying on momentum.
Repetition: Continue alternating legs with each repetition. Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Safety Tips: Warm-up properly before starting this exercise to avoid any injuries. Do not rush the movements; maintain control throughout the exercise to engage the core muscles effectively. Use a medicine ball of appropriate weight. It should be heavy enough to provide resistance but light enough to maintain proper form for the duration of the exercise.
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