Medicine Ball V-Up

Lying flat with the ball overhead in straight arms, raise the legs and torso together into a V, bringing the ball toward the feet, then lower with control.

Medicine Ball V-Up, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Flat on your back, ball overhead in straight arms.

Steps

  1. Raise legs and torso together into the V.
  2. Pass or touch the ball to the feet.
  3. Lower both halves with control.

Common mistakes

Ball thrown for momentum: it rides steady in the hands. Legs bending: straight or lighter ball. Collapsing down: slow roll down.

Breathing

Exhale on the fold, inhale lowering.