The Medicine Ball Chest Push is an exercise that targets the chest muscles, shoulders, and triceps.
How to perform
To perform the Medicine Ball Chest Push, follow these step-by-step instructions:1. Start by lying on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Hold a medicine ball with both hands at chest level, with your elbows bent.
3. Engage your core muscles and press the medicine ball away from your chest, fully extending your arms.
4. Keep your elbows slightly bent to maintain tension in the chest muscles.
5. Slowly bring the medicine ball back towards your chest, making sure to control the movement.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
7. Remember to breathe throughout the exercise and focus on engaging the chest muscles with each repetition.
8. To make the exercise more challenging, you can increase the weight of the medicine ball or perform the exercise on an unstable surface, such as a stability ball.
9. Make sure to use proper form and avoid using momentum to push the medicine ball to ensure maximum effectiveness and prevent injury.
Equipment required
Medicine Ball
A Medicine Ball is a weighted fitness tool, usually made of rubber or leather, that ranges in weight from 2 to 25 pounds. It is used for a variety of strength and conditioning exercises including core work, functional training, plyometrics, and rehabilitation. The weight and size of the ball allows for dynamic movements that engage multiple muscle groups, improve balance, coordination, and power.