Ball hug carry
A compound exercise for the abs and upper back, with help from the biceps, quads. Equipment: medicine ball.
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How to do it
- Setup: Hug a heavy ball tight against your chest.
- Walk with short steps, staying upright
- Keep squeezing so it doesn't slip
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