B E T T E R H E A L T H
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PULLOVER
Targets shoulders, upper
back, tricep s, abs, butt
• Holding medicine ball with
both hands, lie faceup on
stability ball with head and
shoulder blades resting on its
center, knees bent and feet flat
so that torso is parallel to floor.
• a) Keeping abs engaged and
hips lifted, extend arms toward
ceiling, directly over shoulders.
• b) Slowly lower arms behind
you until ball is directly in line
with head, then raise them
toward ceiling.
• Do
12
to
15
reps.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
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LUNGE PRESS
Targets shoulders, arm s, abs, obliques, butt, legs
• Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding medicine ball with
both hands in front of chest, elbows bent by sides,
a) Lunge back with right leg and rotate torso to right, then back to center.
• b) Press into left foot as you rise out of lunge, lifting right knee toward
chest while pressing ball overhead. Lower into lunge position and repeat.
• Do
10
to
15
reps. Switch legs; repeat.
SHIFTING SWOOP
Targets shoulders, arm s, chest, abs, obliques, butt
• Holding medicine ball with both hands, lie faceup
on stability ball with head and shoulder blades resting on
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its center, knees bent
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degrees and feet flat so that
torso is parallel to floor.
• Keeping abs engaged and hips lifted, extend arms
toward ceiling, directly over shoulders.
• Shift ball to left hand and slowly lower left arm out
to side, maintaining a slight bend in left elbow as right
arm remains extended.
• Bring ball back to
center. Shift ball to
right hand; repeat to
complete one rep.
• Do
12
to
15
reps.
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SQUAT PUSH
Targets arm s, chest,
abs, butt, legs
• Stand with feet shoulder-
width apart, holding medicine
ball with elbows bent by sides.
• a) Squat, keeping knees
behind toes.
• b) As you rise out of squat,
press ball forward until arms
arc fully extended at chest level.
• Return to squat position with
ball in front of chest, elbows
bent by sides.
• Do
10
to
15
reps. ■
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