Lateral Medicine Ball Throw: how to do it right

In short: Standing sideways, throw the ball to the side at hip level, pivoting on your back foot.

Animated demo: Lateral Medicine Ball Throw

How to do it, step by step

  1. 1Standing sideways.
  2. 2Throw the ball to the side at hip level.
  3. 3Pivoting on your back foot.

The mistake to avoid

Don't keep your feet planted: your back foot turns, otherwise your knee takes the hit.

Muscles worked

Main:
Abs
Supporting:
Glutes

What to replace it with

Same muscle, same part of the movement: these exercises do the same job.

Ab exercises
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General training advice, not medical advice. If you feel pain, stop and see a health professional.