Med ball jumping jacks

Category

Cardio

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Primary muscles

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Quadriceps Femoris

Secondary muscles

Gluteus Medius, Adductors, Deltoids

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet together, holding a medicine ball at your chest with both hands.
2. Jump your feet out wide while pressing the ball straight overhead.
3. Jump your feet back together while bringing the ball back to your chest.
4. Keep repeating at a steady rhythm.

Form tips

• Land softly on the balls of your feet.
• Brace your core so your lower back doesn't arch as the ball goes overhead.
• Choose a light ball so you can keep the rhythm.