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Medicine Ball Russian Twist Throws

Intermediate Core Upper Body Motion

Description

Seated rotational throw against a wall. Develops the rotational power needed for throwing, striking, and rotational sports movements.

Muscles Worked

Obliques (primary) Abs (primary) Hip Flexors Shoulders

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Coaching Cues

  • Sit sideways to wall, knees bent. Hold ball at hip. Rotate explosively, throwing into wall. Catch and immediately rotate back. Initiate from hips, not just arms. Keep feet planted. Complete set then switch sides.

Contraindications

Avoid with low back pain or disc issues. Keep core braced throughout.