Strength: trunk flexion and ball kicking

Partner work

Participant A lies on their back with their legs bent and feet up. The shoulder blades are raised off the floor and the medicine ball is held in a boxing position in front of the head (one hand under the ball, one hand resting on the side of the ball). Participant B is standing approx. 1-2 metres away from their partner. Participant A pushes the ball towards their partner by simultaneously lifting their torso and stretching out their throwing arm. The partner holds the ball briefly and then throws it back again. Participant A changes throwing arm with each pass and does not touch the floor with their shoulders during the entire exercise (do not raise their upper body too high to ensure constant tension in their torso).

Variations:

• Heavier medicine ball
• Participant B throws the ball back immediately.
• Participant B stands further away.

Pro Gruppe:
1 Medizinball
1 Weichmatte (klein)