In this post we look at 6 dynamic exercises that use a medicine ball and a low step. The medicine ball is a very versatile piece of kit that can be found in most gyms and is also an ideal home training aid since they are cheap and do not take up much room. Many people will only use medicine balls as a way to add resistance to an abdominal exercise but they are fantastic for using in power-based programmes using plyometric exercises. The 6 exercises shown in the video can help give you the following benefits.

: Increased speed and power

: Increased muscular coordination so that the body works more efficiently

: Improved balance

: Improved agility

: Increased cardio fitness

: Can help with sports specific training

Exercise 1: Straddle jumps onto low step.

Start with feet either side of a low step and squat down so the ball rests on the step. Jump onto the step and reach up with the ball at the same time. Jump back off and bring the ball back down to touch the step.

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