Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Medicine Ball Head Circle
How to: Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a medicine ball in both hands.
- Lift the ball above your head and rotate it around your head in a circular motion.
- Keep your core engaged and avoid leaning too far forward or backward.
- Complete the desired number of rotations, then switch directions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of a controlled motion.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug up towards the ears.
- Not engaging the core, which can lead to instability.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a lighter medicine ball.
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Keep your movements controlled to avoid strain.
- Use a medicine ball of an appropriate weight.
Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
medicine ball
core stability
rotation
upper body