Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release
Description
The medicine ball chest push with run release is an athletic conditioning drill that combines a chest throw with a sprint. After throwing the ball forward, the lifter sprints to chase it down which trains explosive power and acceleration.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release Instructions
- Stand on an open field or court holding a medicine ball at chest level.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Throw the ball forward as far as possible.
- Drive off the back foot to begin the sprint.
- Sprint hard to retrieve the ball.
- Pick the ball up at full speed.
- Decelerate and reset to the start.
- Continue for the working set.
Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release Form & Visual
Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release Benefits
- Builds explosive chest power.
- Trains acceleration.
- Brutal conditioning drill.
- Useful for athletes.
- Improves total body power.
Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Quadriceps
- Anterior deltoid
- Core
Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release Variations & Alternatives
- Medicine Ball Slam
- Sprint
- Plyo Push Up
- Box Jump
