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Med Ball Standing Figure 8

Improve core strength, flexibility, and balance with the Med Ball Standing Figure 8 exercise. This dynamic movement involves drawing an '8' while holding a medicine ball, activating muscles in your arms, core, and legs. Boost your sports performance and overall body balance.

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Med Ball Standing Figure 8 instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands with arm extended.

Slowly rotate your body to one side, focusing on pivoting your hips and waist.

Bend your arm towards the floor and sweep the medicine ball in a figure 8 pattern across your body.

Rotate your body the opposite way and sweep up and down again to complete a repetition of the figure 8 pattern.

Maintain control over your movements and avoid rushing the exercise.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands with arm extended.

Slowly rotate your body to one side, focusing on pivoting your hips and waist.

Bend your arm towards the floor and sweep the medicine ball in a figure 8 pattern across your body.

Rotate your body the opposite way and sweep up and down again to complete a repetition of the figure 8 pattern.

Maintain control over your movements and avoid rushing the exercise.

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