Medicine ball - Mountain climber
Okay, so what I am going to take you
through now is the medicine ball, okay, but using the medicine ball
as a platform to work from doing a mountain climber. Okay. So these
are known as med ball mountain climbers, alright. Very simple, we are going to place
our hands on top of the medicine ball, like so. Walk the feet back, okay, and already
you are putting strain in the abdominal wall. Now from there, you are going to take
your right knee across the body, like so. One, back out to that full extension and then
left knee and keep repeating that movement over and over, okay. Keeping the tension on the
abdominal wall throughout the whole time. Keep your eye line neutral to your
neck and keep the body nice and still as you can as you perform the exercise. Keeping
the tension all the way down the abdominal wall.
Medicine Ball Mountain Climbers: How to Perform
Introduction to Med Ball Mountain Climbers
Learn how to perform effective mountain climbers using a medicine ball as a platform.
Benefits of Med Ball Mountain Climbers
- Core Strengthening: Engages abdominal muscles throughout the exercise.
- Balance and Stability: Challenges stability by using a rounded surface.
- Cardiovascular Endurance: Provides a dynamic workout for cardiovascular health.
Here's how to perform med ball mountain climbers:
- Place your hands firmly on top of the medicine ball.
- Walk your feet back into a plank position, engaging your core.
- Alternate bringing your knees towards your chest, across the body.
- Keep repeating the movement, maintaining tension in your abdominal muscles.
Ensure your eye line remains neutral to your neck and focus on keeping your body stable throughout the exercise.