and hold the medicine ball for three to four breaths. Bring the ball to the ground, then repeat the outward hold four times. The toe tap is like doing a cross between a sit-up and a leg lift ...

So grab your medicine ball, and let's get going. We're going to start with the squat and press. Just a simple squat. Go down. And lift the ball straight up. Start nice and slow at first.

Clearly, I had some catching up to do. Beyond building strength, power, and fitness, medicine ball exercises are fantastic for sculpting a strong, lean, and powerful core—and they’re a whole ...