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Waist · Medicine Ball
Med Ball Toe Touches
Med Ball Toe Touches is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the abs (waist), with the obliques assisting. It needs a medicine ball. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Abs
- Body part
- Waist
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Abdominals
Secondary muscles
- Obliques
How to do Med Ball Toe Touches
- Lie on your back with your legs raised straight toward the ceiling.
- Hold a medicine ball with both hands above your chest, arms straight.
- Curl your shoulders off the floor and reach the ball up toward your toes.
- Lower your shoulders with control and repeat.
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Exhale as you reach up.
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Med Ball Toe Touches FAQ
What muscles does Med Ball Toe Touches work?
Med Ball Toe Touches mainly works the abs in the waist. The obliques work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Med Ball Toe Touches?
You need a medicine ball.
How many sets and reps of Med Ball Toe Touches should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Med Ball Toe Touches good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler waist exercises.
How many calories does Med Ball Toe Touches burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Med Ball Toe Touches?
Other exercises for the abs include Heel Touches, Standing Toe Touch, Alternate Heel Touches and Alternating Toe Tap.
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