Abs Exercises

Side-to-Side Medicine Ball Throws

Skill Level Intermediate
Type Strength Training
Equipment Medicine Ball
Body parts Abs, Obliques, Shoulders

Side-to-side medicine ball throws increase explosive power through the upper body and core. The side-to-side motion emphasizes the obliques while improving shoulder and hip mobility.

Instructions

Hold a medicine ball in front of your chest with your arms extended and stand with your side about three feet from a wall.
Bring the ball across your body, quickly rotate your torso to throw the ball against the wall. Catch the ball on the rebound and return to the starting position.

Trainer’s Tips

Throw the ball as hard as you can.
Use your abs to generate rotational power.

Advanced variations

Medicine Ball Overhead Throws
Standing Rotational Chop
Cable Woodchop
Side Plank
Medicine Ball Wood Chops
Medicine Ball Side Throw
Side-to-Side Medicine Ball Throws