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Med Ball Crunch And Press

The Med Ball Crunch And Press targets your core and shoulders. This two-part exercise strengthens abdominal muscles during the crunch, and shoulder muscles during the upwards press, improving strength, stability, and coordination.
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Med Ball Crunch And Press instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Lie down on your back on a soft, comfortable surface, and hold a medicine ball with both hands.
2
Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the ground.
3
Slowly lift your torso upward, bringing the ball towards your knees.
4
Simultaneously lift the ball above your head, keeping your arms straight.
5
Lower your torso back down in a controlled manner, bringing the ball back towards your chest. Repeat the exercise for the programmed number of reps.
Lie down on your back on a soft, comfortable surface, and hold a medicine ball with both hands.
Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the ground.
Slowly lift your torso upward, bringing the ball towards your knees.
Simultaneously lift the ball above your head, keeping your arms straight.
Lower your torso back down in a controlled manner, bringing the ball back towards your chest. Repeat the exercise for the programmed number of reps.
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