Versatile, comfortable and simple to use for exercises of all kinds, the Giant Medicine Ball (also called Wall Balls) have carved out a prominent place in the world of training and athletic preparation thanks to their characteristics and various application possibilities.
In fact, in recent years they have been increasingly used in functional training programmes, in athletic training protocols and as a preparatory approach to weightlifting exercises. Unlike other medicine ball models (such as the code 0490-0493 o code 0495-0498), the Giant Medicine Balls, are soft and this makes their use more easy, sure e more challenging. This characteristic also makes them extremely useful as unstable base of support to improve the proprioception and the activation of the deep muscles of the body.
For best results try these 5 total body exercises that you can do anywhere, you just need one Giant Medicine Ball.
1. Forward lunges with trunk rotation
Starting in a standing position and holding the Giant Medicine Ball with both hands at chest height, perform a front lunge and do a twist on the same side you lunged with. During the exercise, think about activate the Core: in this way you will maintain a stable position and avoid overloads or compensatory movements that could cause back pain.
This exercise is perfect for being able to train legs and torso in a single movement, stimulating coordination, strength and mobility. To increase the difficulty, try keeping your arms almost fully extended during the rotation or jump to switch legs.
2.Giant Medicine Ball Thrusters
Stand with feet hip-width apart and toes slightly turned out. He brings the Giant Medicine Ball to his chest holding it with both hands and remembers to bring his elbows slightly forward, in order to create a stable support base. Run one squats in squat ed quickly extend your legs. Once extended push the ball over your head, performing aOverhead press. Bring the Giant Medicine Ball back to your chest and perform one more rep.
This exercise is used to improve the power and explosiveness of the lower limbs as thanks to the fast ascent the ball will receive a big push from the legs, in aid of the press performed with the arms. To increase the difficulty, you can try throwing the ball up after the squat: this exercise will require more power and dynamism.
3. Plank Elbows on giant medicine Ball
Place your forearms on the Giant Medicine Ball and stay in this position, creating a straight line between ankles, knees, pelvis and shoulders. While maintaining this position think about contract abdomen and buttocks: in this way you will find the pelvis in the correct position avoiding overloads on the spine.
To increase the difficulty, try lifting one foot at a time for a few seconds: you'll have to concentrate to maintain the position and you'll stimulate the deep core muscles.
4. push-ups with rolling ball deficit
Position yourself prone on the ground, placing one hand on the Giant Medicine Ball and keeping the other resting on the ground. Keeping your body in line, do a pushup, trying to get as far down as possible. Push hard and return to the starting position, roll the ball to your other hand, and do another push-up.
Remember to always keep your body in line while performing the exercise, avoiding compensatory movements. This exercise will build strength in the upper limbs, as well as significantly stimulate the pectoralis.
5. winshield wipers
This is one of the more difficult exercises to train your abs with a Giant Medicine Ball. Lie on your back on the floor and place your arms sideways, with the palms of your hands facing the ground at shoulder height. Hold the Giant Medicine Ball between your knees and swing from side to side in a slow and controlled manner. Make movements that are not too large and remember that you have to keep your arms and shoulders firmly on the ground.
Matthew Zoffoli
- Professional athletic trainer and expert in high intensity training.
- Athletic trainer of Cesena Calcio in the seasons 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 with the role of strength and conditional coach.
- Fitness consultant regarding the planning and evaluation of activities related to functional training, athletic training and online coaching.
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