Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation
Description
The medicine ball around head rotation is a shoulder and core endurance drill. Circling a medicine ball around the head loads the delts isometrically while the core fights the shifting weight.
Equipment Required
Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Instructions
- Stand tall with the feet shoulder width apart.
- Hold a medicine ball with both hands at chest level.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Press the ball forward and circle it around the head.
- Continue circling to one side around the back.
- Bring the ball back to the front and continue.
- Keep the arms slightly bent throughout.
- Reverse direction at the halfway point.
Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Form & Visual
Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Benefits
- Trains the shoulders.
- Loads the core for stability.
- Builds shoulder endurance.
- Useful conditioning drill.
- Improves coordination.
Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Core
- Trapezius
Medicine Ball Around Head Rotation Variations & Alternatives
- Halo
- Around the World
- Plate Halo
- Lateral Raise
