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Intermediate Abdominal Exercises with Medicine Ball
The abdominal muscles (abs) provide movement and support to your core area. The deeper and closer to the spine the particular abdominal muscle is, the more effect over body posture it will have, and this often contributes significantly to a healthy back. Use the exercises below to strengthen your upper abs.
A medicine ball (also known as an exercise ball, med ball, or fitness ball) is a weighted ball roughly the diameter of the shoulders (approx. 14 inches). Medicine balls come in a variety of weights from 2lbs. to 30lbs. and can be made of hard plastic, dense rubber or synthetic leather material. The medicine ball is one of the oldest strength and conditioning tools and is used in a variety of exercises to improve explosive power and increase strength. The medicine ball is also used quite extensively for core conditioning.
Abdominal Crunch-Up
The abdominal crunch-up with the medicine ball is an intermediate core exercise that really hits the midsection hard. You must have good lower back strength in order to perform this exercise properly.Popularity
Bosu Trunk Twist
The Bosu trunk twist with the medicine ball is an intermediate core exercise. This is a challenging exercise that targets the abs and obliques and also helps to improve core stability.Popularity
Med Ball Toe Taps
The medicine ball toe taps are an intermediate core conditioning exercise. This exercise targets the entire core and is suitable for intermediate to advanced fitness levels.
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Medicine Ball Crunch
The medicine ball crunch is a progression of the basic ab crunch. This exercise incorporates the medicine ball to add some resistance to make the exercise more challenging.
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