Instructions:
- 1Sit on the floor with your knees bent, feet against a wall and hold the medicine ball above your chest
- 2Contract your abs and lift your torso up to a sitting position, throwing the ball against the wall
- 3Catch the ball on the rebound, and lower your back down to the starting position
- 4Repeat the movement for your desired reps
- 5This exercise should be done in a controlled manner to avoid injury
Tips:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement
- Ensure you're throwing the ball directly at the wall to guarantee a consistent rebound path
- Breathe out as you throw the ball and in when returning to the starting position
- Ensure your back is straight and avoid hunching in order to protect your spine