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Lean Machine Medicine Ball Workout

September 4, 2013 by Hillary 10 Comments

Well, hello there!

Please excuse the late appearance today. I know it’s Workout Wednesday – and I’m particularly anxious to share a workout with you – but I’ve been a busy bee working “behind the scenes.” I’ve been giving the blog an early Fall facelift with the help of some of my favorite blends (blog + friends). There are a few more design tweaks/updates in the works, so stay tuned for those!

>> Nutrition Nut Updates

  • new Contact Page — say hello!
  • new Press Page & self-made Media Kit — very exited about this addition!
  • revised About Me Page and photos — I was due for a new headshot.

& now, for a new Wednesday workout…

medball

I was pretty excited when I noticed a new 12lb. medicine ball in our workout equipment repertoire. Thanks to the roommate, our “home gym” is growing!

What You’ll Need

  • 1 medicine ball, 6-15lb.

Exercises

  • plie jump squats: hold medicine ball with both hands in the center of your chest
  • cross-body chops
  • uneven push-ups
  • russian twists
  • v-ups: hold medicine ball with both hands

Notes

  • plie jump squats: to modify, eliminate the jump
  • cross-body chops: perform 12 reps on each side (24 reps total)
  • uneven push-ups: alternate between right and left arm (12 reps total) // to modify, perform on your knees
  • russian twists: 1 rep = right and left

kettlebell
sideplank

yoga

bells

plank

Do you have a favorite medicine ball exercise(s)?

How did you get sweaty this Workout Wednesday?

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Comments

  1. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    September 5, 2013 at 6:33 am

    This looks like an awesome workout! I don’t often work with a medicine ball, but I often use one for Russian twists.
    I did a burpee pyramid and ab workout this Workout Wednesday! It was a good one :)

    Reply
  2. Emily says

    September 5, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Workout Wednesday concluded with a 20-minute Metabolic Effect Spark workout. In, out and done in less than 30 minutes!

    Reply
  3. Jillian D. says

    September 5, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Gorgeous pics – so muscular and strong!

    Reply
  4. Christina says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:02 am

    This looks like my next workout!

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Hillary, you look SO good! I’m totally jealous of your muscular bod! On Wednesday, I did some incline walking, PT exercises, and some core work! My favorite medicine ball exercise is Russian twists. I love the burn!

    Reply
  6. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:55 am

    LOVE the new headshot and all of the pictures, actually! Gorge. I rarely use medicine balls because I only know like one thing to do with them, so this is awesome.

    Reply
  7. Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind says

    September 5, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Nice muscular arms! This workout is perfect for lunchtime workouts, my topic of choice today for my blog!

    Reply
  8. janetha says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Love the photos!

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:25 am

    You look amazing, Hillary! Seriously, I’m buying whatever you’re selling.
    Speaking of which, I really need to buy a kettlebell and a medicine ball so I can participate in some of your workouts. They’re clearly doing a great job.

    I love the new blog updates, too. Can’t wait to see what’s next! :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      September 5, 2013 at 11:40 am

      Thanks, Sarah! :) I’ve been enjoying the new “home gym” thing.

      Reply

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