Rotation of the upper body in frontal stance to the wall (left) ► standing upper body rotation

Individual work

Stand upright in front of a wall, shoulder-width apart (facing the wall), with arms bent (approximately 90 degrees at the elbow joint), holding a medicine ball in front of the body with both hands slightly below chest height. The upper body is turned/rotated as far as possible to the left side (gaze follows the movement), while the legs and arms remain stable (lift the heel on the opposite side - right - as far as possible). Then swing the upper body back to the starting position and at the same time throw the ball (sideways) against the wall. Catch the ball and return to the starting position to restart the exercise.

Attention:
Tighten your stomach, keep your back straight, your pelvis remains in place and only your upper body moves.

Lighten:
Smaller movements (less rotation); lighter ball.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the arms); heavier ball; unstable base.

1 wall
1 medicine ball

1 volleyball or football ► make the exercise easier
2 weight cuffs ► make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1-2 balance cushions/1 balance board ► make the exercise more difficult (unstable surface)