How to Perform the Medicine Ball Sit up Exercise
Slowly lift your torso up., When you reach the top, use a chest pass to throw the ball to your partner., Continue to perform these sit-ups and alternate who throws the ball and who catches it.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Slowly lift your torso up.
Focus on doing so in a controlled manner, feeling each vertebra lift off the floor.
At about 30˚ you'll feel as though you can't lift much further.
Do your best to lift as high as you can pushing through your feet (don't bounce yourself up). , Once the partner catches the ball, slowly return to the starting position. , Remember to rise up and down in a slow, controlled manner—each ascent and descent should last about 5 seconds. -
Step 2: When you reach the top
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Step 3: use a chest pass to throw the ball to your partner.
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Step 4: Continue to perform these sit-ups and alternate who throws the ball and who catches it.
Detailed Guide
Focus on doing so in a controlled manner, feeling each vertebra lift off the floor.
At about 30˚ you'll feel as though you can't lift much further.
Do your best to lift as high as you can pushing through your feet (don't bounce yourself up). , Once the partner catches the ball, slowly return to the starting position. , Remember to rise up and down in a slow, controlled manner—each ascent and descent should last about 5 seconds.
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