Medicine Ball Sit up (wall) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Obliques, Teres Major, Quadriceps, Adductor Longus, Deltoid Posterior, Sartorius, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Wall Sit-up with Medicine Ball
How to: Medicine Ball Sit up (wall)
- Sit against a wall with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a medicine ball at your chest.
- Engage your core and lean back slightly.
- Curl your torso forward, using your core to lift.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck while lifting.
- Not engaging the core muscle properly.
- Arching the back excessively during the movement.
Modifications
- Perform without a medicine ball for reduced difficulty.
- Reduce range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your feet against the wall for stability.
- Perform slowly to maximize muscle engagement.
Medicine Ball Sit up (wall) Alternatives
Tags
core
abdominal
strength
beginner
stability
medicine ball