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V-Sit Two Arm Kettle Bell Towel Curls, On a Balance Ball

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:20:08 +0000

Here is a different way to strengthen your arms as well as your core. First, get two kettle bells and place them on the floor in front of you. Put a hand towel through each of the handles and hold the towels at both ends with each hand. Clench your abs and sit down on the surface of a balance ball. Keep your legs straight and separate them into the shape of a V. Let each weight hang on the towel as you lift them up to the level of your shoulder. Lower the weights to your side and repeat the motion for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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V-Sit Two Arm Kettle Bell Towel Curls, On a Bosu Ball

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:18:59 +0000

Here is an alternative to your ordinary strength training exercises. Begin by putting two kettle bells on the floor in front of you and place a hand towel through each of the handles. Now hold the towels at both ends, in each respective hand and squeeze your abs as you sit down on the surface of a bosu ball. Straighten and separate your legs and place them in the shape of a V. Let each weight hang on the towel as you lift them up to the level of your shoulder. Lower the weights to your side and repeat the motion for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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Two Arm Wall Pass

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:21:09 +0000

Try this two arm wall pass with a medicine ball for arm conditioning. Stand one arm’s length from a wall with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Hold the medicine ball above your head. Throw the ball hard against the wall and catch it when it bounces back to you. Remember to keep your abs tight during this exercise. Perform his activity for 20-60 seconds then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

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Medicine Ball Crunch

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:20:16 +0000

Try this medicine ball crunch exercise for an excellent abdominal workout. Lie down on your back with your knees bent. Hold the medicine ball with both hands on your chest. Now perform a normal crunch. At the top of the crunch pause and squeeze the abs tightly before slowly lowering back down. Remember to keep your shoulder blades about 1 inch from the ground during this exercise. Perform 10 crunches to complete one set. Do 3 sets.

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Medicine Ball Push Up

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:19:16 +0000

This medicine ball push up exercise is will build upper body strength. Start in the push up position with the medicine ball under one hand. Do 10 push ups. Now, put the medicine ball under the other hand and do 10 more push ups. Step up this exercise by trying to alternate the medicine ball between hands while doing the push ups. Do this exercise until you can’t do any more push ups then rest for 1 minute and repeat this exercise again.

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Medicine Ball Slam

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:18:14 +0000

Try this medicine ball slam exercise for a fun way to work the abs. Stand with your feet slightly wider than your shoulders. Hold the medicine ball over your head with your arms fully extended. While pulling with your abs make a throwing motion and slam the medicine ball on the floor in front of you then quickly return the ball to the starting position. Perform this exercise for 20-60 seconds to complete one set then rest for 20 seconds. Do 3 sets.

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Medicine Ball Lunge

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Here is a medicine ball lunge exercise that will work your legs. Stand with the medicine ball at your navel. Then step out with one leg and lower your body until your thigh is parallel with the floor. Now step with the other leg and continuously alternate legs making a walking pattern. Remember to never extend your knees past your toes to avoid injury. Take ten steps then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat until 50 steps have been completed.

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Seated Alternating Kettle Bell Curl and Press

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:41:59 +0000

To do this exercise, start by holding a kettle bell in each hand. Brace your abs as you sit down on a workout bench. Sit straight and continue to squeeze your abs, glutes and thighs as you curl the weight in your right hand up to your shoulder. Now, slowly press it straight up above your head. Lower the weight to your shoulder again and then to your side. Now repeat the same motion on your left side. Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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Alternating Kettle Bell Curl and Press, On a Balance Board

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:40:34 +0000

Here’s an exercise that you can do on a balance board. Start by holding a kettle bell in each hand. Clench your abs as you slowly step onto the balance board. Continue to squeeze your abs, glutes and thighs as you curl the weight in your right hand up to your shoulder and now, press it straight up above your head. Lower the weight to your shoulder again and then to your side. Now repeat the same motion on your left side. Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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Alternating Kettle Bell Curl and Press, On a Bosu Ball

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:39:14 +0000

Here’s an exercise that you can do on a bosu ball. Start the exercise by holding a kettle bell in each hand. Brace your abs, glutes and thighs and slowly step up onto a bosu ball. Now curl the weight in your right hand up to your shoulder and then press it straight up above your head. Lower the weight to your shoulder again and then to your side. Now repeat the same motion on your left side. Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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