11. Medicine Ball Parallel Throw

medicineball-throwThe purpose of standing parallel to a wall and throwing a fitness ball is to strengthen your hips and torso. This helps to strengthen your core and will do a lot to improve your game.

For this exercise, you will need a medicine ball that doesn't feel too heavy and in an area where you are able to throw a ball against a wall.

How to do the exercise:

  1. Standing facing a wall, about 3-4 feet away from it. Hold the fitness ball at your waist.
  2. Rotate your upper body to the right so that the ball is behind your hip
  3. As you throw the ball to the wall, thrust your legs up.
  4. Catch the ball with your arms slightly bent and repeat.
  5. Return to the start position and repeat.

Remember, you can do the throws in quick succession.

Benefits for Golf

Throwing a medicine ball while standing parallel to the wall helps your recoil action when playing golf.