Advanced M Ball

Use the following exercises to help strengthen and develop your abdominal oblique muscles - (those around the side of your body) and also your main abdominals.

Always warm-up and stretch prior to your workout, aiming to work within your own limits, increasing your efforts as you get fitter.

Aim to click on each image to read a full exercise description - and also look at numerous alterantive exercises.

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SEATED TWISTS
LYING MEDICINE BALL OBLIQUES
AROUND THE BODY (SMALL BALL)
STANDING SIDE BENDS
breathe deeply throughout.
..avoid going to low
.work with a small ball - tennis ball
hold in the lowered phase for 3 - 5 seconds.
12 - 15 slow turns each side. Breathe deeply throughout.
2 Sets of 12 - 15 slow rolls each side - with 20 seconds rest.
2 Sets of 8 - 12 turns each direction with a light ball or tennis ball.
1 Set of 8 - 10 slow bends each side. Hold for 3 - 5 seconds in down phase.
WEIGHTED GOLF SWING
SEATED ROTATIONS
LIFT ONTO CROSSED LEGS
WEIGHTED LEG EXTENSIONS
.keep the movement slow and long
aim to work with your feet off the floor..
place the ball onto your lower legs - then go back - retrieve ball next time.
grip the ball between your feet.
Alternate sides for 30 - 45 seconds.
2 Sets of 10 - 15 slow lifts each side. Aim to keep your arms straight.
2 Sets of 10 - 12 lifts of the ball with 20 seconds rest between sets.
Work smoothly for 45 - 60 seconds, holding a small ball between feet.
WEIGHTED V-SITS
AROUND BOTH LEGS
THROUGH SINGLE LEGS
FINAL CIRCUIT FEEL THE BURN
.keep a firm grip on the ball
.aim to lean back slightly
.alternate the legs - passing the ball over and under
Use the last 3 exercises.

Work continuosly for 30 seconds or (15 each way) on each exercise.

Rest for 60 seconds then repeat again.

Smoothly lift ball up to your feet. 12 - 15 reps 2 sets.
Pass small ball under both legs for 30 seconds each direction.
Alternate each leg coming up, passing the ball under then over for 60 seconds
FGF = Feel Good Factor - Write down how you feel after your sets.
Record the amount of reps you performed for each exercise.

Exercise Reps Sets FGF Exercise Reps Sets FGF
1 . . . 7 . . .
2 . . . 8 . . .
3 . . . 9 . . .
4 . . . 10 . . .
5 . . . 11 . . .
6 . . . Circuit . . .

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