Medicine Ball Chest Pass

Medicine Ball Chest Pass — Start position
Start position
Medicine Ball Chest Pass — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. You will need a partner for this exercise. Lacking one, this movement can be performed against a wall.

  2. Begin facing your partner holding the medicine ball at your torso with both hands.

  3. Pull the ball to your chest, and reverse the motion by extending through the elbows. For sports applications, you can take a step as you throw.

  4. Your partner should catch the ball, and throw it back to you.

  5. Receive the throw with both hands at chest height.

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