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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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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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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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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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