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Med Ball Front Raise

The Med Ball Front Raise enhances shoulder and upper back strength and stability. This exercise involves raising a medicine ball in front of your body for improved upper body strength.
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Med Ball Front Raise instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands in front of you.
2
While keeping your arms only slightly bent, raise the medicine ball up until it’s in line with your shoulders.
3
Pause, then slowly lower the medicine ball back down to starting position.
4
Avoid locking your elbows or using your back to lift the ball.
5
Repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands in front of you.
While keeping your arms only slightly bent, raise the medicine ball up until it’s in line with your shoulders.
Pause, then slowly lower the medicine ball back down to starting position.
Avoid locking your elbows or using your back to lift the ball.
Repeat for the programmed number of reps.
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