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Workout B: Medicine ball

Medicine ball jumping lunge, Double medicine ball leg curl...

 
 
Medicine ball jumping lunge

Reps: 10-12 each side Target: quads, obliques

1. Raise the ball over your head from one side to the other.

2. From a lunge position, jump up and swap legs in mid-air to land in another lunge.

3. Keep your back upright throughout.

Muscle tip
Avoid booze

Sorry. Alcohol is catabolic, which means it encourages your body to break down muscle tissue, ruining your good work in the gym.



 
Double medicine ball leg curl

Reps: to failure Target: hamstrings, hips

1. Keep your hips raised and your body in a straight line from shoulders to ankles.

2. Draw the ball in towards your backside.



 
 
Elevated press-up

Reps: 8-12 Target: chest, triceps

1. Place one hand on a step or box.

2. Lower your body as far as you can comfortably.



 
Medicine ball rotational press

Reps: 10-12 each side Target: abs, obliques, shoulders

1. Kneel on one knee, keeping your body upright.

2. Rotate your torso to the side as far as possible.



 
 
Medicine ball curl-up

Reps: 10-15 Target: abs, lats

1. Feet flat on floor.

2. Sit up fully while pulling the ball over your head as if you were going to throw it - but don't let go.



 
Tornado chop

Reps: 30 seconds Target: abs, obliques

1. Hold the ball at chest level.

2. Twist from side to side as if you were trying to throw the ball behind you, without letting go.



 
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Workout A: Barbell

Barbell jump squat, push press, ballistic bench press...
 

Workout B: Medicine ball

Medicine ball jumping lunge, Double medicine ball leg curl...
 

Workout C: Dumb-bells

Dumb-bell squat and jump press, single-arm curl to press...
 
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