Medicine Ball Chest Pass
Description
This exercise involves throwing a medicine ball from the chest to a partner or wall with explosive force. It primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core and legs for stability and power.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Medicine Ball Chest Pass Instructions
- Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a medicine ball at chest level with both hands.
- Extend your arms and push the ball forward, throwing it at the wall.
- Catch the ball as it bounces back towards you.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
Medicine Ball Chest Pass Form & Visual
Medicine Ball Chest Pass Benefits
- Improves upper body strength
- Increases power and explosiveness
- Enhances hand-eye coordination
- Engages core muscles for stability
- Can be done alone or with a partner for added motivation
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
Medicine Ball Chest Pass Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Anterior deltoids
- Core muscles (rectus abdominis, obliques)
Medicine Ball Chest Pass Variations & Alternatives
- Medicine Ball Overhead Pass
- Medicine Ball Slam
- Medicine Ball Rotational Throw
- Medicine Ball Wall Ball
- Medicine Ball Russian Twist