How Do You Exercise With A Medicine Ball?
Athletes often train with a medicine ball to increase range of motion and explosiveness. A medicine ball also helps to heighten reflexes and build muscle faster. With a medicine ball you can exercise at home or in your backyard, without free weights or machines, and still give every muscle group the attention they deserve. Here are some tips to help you get into tip-top shape. Stand with your feet 6 to 8 inches apart, holding the medicine ball between your two hands at chest level. Now perform a standard lunge, bringing one foot forward and extending until your back knee barely touches the ground. Do not bang your knee on the floor. Then come forward with your back foot and repeat the lunge for the other side. Stand with your feet 18 to 24 inches apart, holding the medicine ball with both hands at mid-torso. Now perform a squat, keeping your back straight and bending at the knees. Your buttocks should come close to the floor, and your elbows should be inside your knees when in the squa
