Medicine Ball Chest Push from 3 Point Stance Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Gluteus Maximus, Triceps Brachii, Adductor Magnus, Deltoid Anterior, Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- 3 Point Medicine Ball Chest Push
How to: Medicine Ball Chest Push from 3 Point Stance
- Start in a 3-point stance with one knee on the ground and your other foot flat on the floor.
- Hold the medicine ball in front of your chest with both hands.
- Push the medicine ball away from your body while keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
- Pull the medicine ball back towards your chest to complete one rep.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the elbows flare out excessively.
- Not engaging the core during the push.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a lighter medicine ball to reduce strain.
- Kneel instead of standing for better stability.
Tips
- Make sure to engage your core throughout the movement.
- Use a medicine ball that you can comfortably handle to maintain form.
Medicine Ball Chest Push from 3 Point Stance Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
medicine ball
upper body
push
core