Wall balls are a movement that entails nearly every joint in the body to open and close repeatedly making it a great way to hit a lot of muscle at once.
Wall ball crossfit muscles worked.
Or you might also try crossfit open wod 18 4 which is a 20 minute amrap with wall balls and rowing.
They re an incredibly intense and effective exercise that works the whole body they are also one of those exercises like burpees that will leave you in a heap on the floor after just 60 seconds.
Flores s favorite combination is wall balls and toes to bar.
Workout 4 below accessory work core training.
Wall balls are either the best exercise you re not doing or the worst exercise that you are doing according to most crossfit followers.
But if you re looking for a lower body focused circuit you can combine wall balls with burpee box jumps and kettlebell swings.
From here slam the ball into the wall letting it bounce when it hits the floor.
If possible catch the ball and return to the starting position.
Remember to focus on form and strength from your core muscles when you throw the ball.
After propelling the ball upwards allow your arms to drop back down that slight moment of rest will make a difference over time and help to reduce the fatigue of your deltoids.
Reducing fatigue in the muscles surrounding the shoulder join is only a good thing during wall balls and any way you can do this should be maximised.