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Medicine ball sit-up throw

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts, triceps. Equipment: medicine ball.

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WorksAbsFront deltsTriceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie back facing a wall or partner, ball held overhead.
  2. Sit up and throw the ball as you rise
  3. Catch it and roll back down with control

Muscles worked

Medicine ball sit-up throw: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

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