{"id":23339,"date":"2023-08-21T09:53:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T16:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jefit.com\/?p=23339"},"modified":"2023-08-21T11:06:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T18:06:16","slug":"looking-to-improve-core-strength-try-medicine-ball-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jefit.com\/wp\/exercise-tips\/looking-to-improve-core-strength-try-medicine-ball-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking to Improve Core Strength? Try Medicine Ball Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jefit.com\/exercise-tips\/want-to-build-a-strong-core-try-these-jefit-exercises\">strong core<\/a> will translate well in terms of better posture and how you move in a given workout. As the body learns to move better through a given movement pattern, the ability to perform that strength training exercise will also improve. A fun and challenging way to strengthen the core is through the use of medicine ball exercises. 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As you become more comfortable performing the movement, add in some downward rotation as a progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/download-video.akamaized.net\/v2-1\/playback\/5cbaca19-43b4-4712-8cb3-3dd68dffc8b9\/1d89a52f?__token__=st=1692634257~exp=1692648657~acl=%2Fv2-1%2Fplayback%2F5cbaca19-43b4-4712-8cb3-3dd68dffc8b9%2F1d89a52f%2A~hmac=4e29163657045245fa07fc404f4b0d2dcafca71b404af8c2935910933b7f4c7b&amp;r=dXMtd2VzdDE%3D\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that in order to get stronger, ripped abs, we need more than just weekly core work. Watching total calories, added sugar, and late night eating can all be culprits for an unsuccessful fitness journey. 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