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Medicine Ball Rugby Passes

Medicine Ball Rugby Passes, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side

Illustration of the Medicine Ball Rugby Passes exercise

Listen to the instructions

How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 10 per side

Description: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in front of you. Slowly rotate your torso to pass the ball from one side to the other, keeping your abdominal muscles engaged and your back straight.

Tips: Maintain controlled movement without jerks, avoid arching the back, and keep a stable posture throughout the exercise.

Progression: Gradually increase the weight of the ball or the number of repetitions as the exercise becomes easier.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
medicine ball
Starting position
Standing, feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in front of the body
Clinical goal
Strengthening of the abdominal muscles and trunk stabilization
Also known as
rugby passes with ball, torso rotation with medicine ball, lateral passes with medicine ball

Precautions

Avoid this exercise, or check with your physiotherapist first, if you have:

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.