Medicine Ball Chest Pass against Wall Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Chest Pass against Wall
How to: Medicine Ball Chest Pass against Wall
- Stand a few feet away from a wall with a medicine ball.
- Hold the ball at chest level with both hands.
- Push the ball forcefully against the wall and catch it as it rebounds back.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much shoulder movement instead of chest power.
- Not following through with the arms, which can affect the ball's trajectory.
Modifications
- Use a lighter medicine ball to reduce strain.
- Perform the pass sitting down to minimize the risk of injury.
Tips
- Engage your core while performing the chest pass for stability.
- Ensure that the ball is thrown with sufficient force to rebound back to you.
Medicine Ball Chest Pass against Wall Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
medicine ball
power
upper body
intermediate