Medicine ball
Functional training equipment
Choose a clear non-slip area and resistance you can stop. Check rope anchors, ball type for throws and a clear lane for sleds.
Exercises with this equipment
- Medicine-ball Russian twist
Obliques
How to do this exercise: Medicine-ball Russian twistSetup · movement · load
Obliques- Set your position
Sit with knees bent and heels on the floor, holding a light medicine ball near your chest.
- Make the movement
Rotate your chest gently from side to side without jerking or rounding your back.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Watch out forDo not force a large lower-back twist or start with feet lifted.
Understanding the loadLog the total load. For a barbell include the bar and all plates; check the bar weight.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.