Chest Push (single response)

Chest Push (single response) — Start position
Start position
Chest Push (single response) — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • abdominals
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Begin in a kneeling position holding the medicine ball with both hands tightly into the chest.

  2. Execute the pass by exploding forward and outward with the hips while pushing the ball as far as possible.

  3. Follow through by falling forward, catching yourself with your hands.

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