Wall Ball

The wall ball is a full body exercise that increases strength, power, and endurance throughout the lower and upper body. As a full body motion, the wall ball exercise also improves coordination.

Instructions

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    Grab a medicine ball and stand in a shoulder-width stance several feet in front of wall. Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest. Push your hips back and lower into a squat position.
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    Quickly extend your hips and legs while tossing the ball for maximal height upwards against the wall. Catch the ball and return to the starting squat position.

Trainer’s Tips

  • Do not round the lower back during the squat.
  • Do not prematurely rise onto the toes. Keep your feet planted for the lower half of the squat.
  • Do now allow the knees to cave inward.