How to Do a Medicine Ball Seated Oblique Twist
The medicine ball seated waist twist is a very effective exercise to help trim your waistline and work on those pesky love handles. Since this exercise is done from a seated position, it is easier on the neck than ones done lying on the back. To get the most from your workout, it is best to vary your exercise routine from time to time. Add this exercise to your regular workout program to work your obliques from a different angle and without stressing the neck.
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Instructions
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Sit up straight on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your abdominal muscles contracted, your shoulders down and relaxed and your feet flat on the floor. The farther away your feet are from your body and the farther they are apart, the easier this exercise is.
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Start to lean back slightly. Keep the spine straight and do not round through the low back. Hold the medicine ball at chest height.
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Twist to your right and bring the ball toward the floor on your right side. Do not touch the floor with the ball; just bring it down as far as you can while keeping the back straight.
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Come back to center, sit up straight and pause. Repeat to the left.
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Go back and forth for eight to 12 repetitions. Go slowly and pause for a moment in the center. The common mistake with this exercise is to go too fast from side to side, which only uses momentum and not muscle.
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Tips & Warnings
Stay in control and avoid swinging the body from side to side too fast. Focus on keeping the abdominal muscles contracted throughout this exercise.
Be careful with this exercise if you have any back or shoulder injuries. Check with your health-care provider if you have any questions.
