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Med Ball Thruster

The Med Ball Thruster is a total-body exercise, involving a squat and overhead thrust with a medicine ball. It enhances strength, balance, coordination, and stability.

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Med Ball Thruster instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Start by standing upright, feet shoulder-width apart, while holding a medicine ball in front of your chest with both hands.

Bend at the knees and push your hips back to lower into a squat position.

Stand up from the squat, using the momentum to push the medicine ball towards the ceiling in a pressing motion.

Fully extend your arms overhead but avoid locking your elbows.

Lower the ball back down to your chest and repeat the motion.

Start by standing upright, feet shoulder-width apart, while holding a medicine ball in front of your chest with both hands.

Bend at the knees and push your hips back to lower into a squat position.

Stand up from the squat, using the momentum to push the medicine ball towards the ceiling in a pressing motion.

Fully extend your arms overhead but avoid locking your elbows.

Lower the ball back down to your chest and repeat the motion.

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