Medicine Ball Overhead Throw Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Triceps Brachii, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- plyometrics
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Medicine Ball Throw
How to: Medicine Ball Overhead Throw
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball overhead.
- Engage your core and use your legs to push through your hips.
- Throw the ball forward with force and follow through with your arms.
- Retrieve the ball and repeat the exercise.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back too much during the throw.
- Not following through with the arms.
- Failing to engage the legs for power.
Modifications
- Perform the throw seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
- Use a lighter medicine ball for beginners.
Tips
- Engage your core while throwing to maintain balance.
- Use a full-range motion to gain maximum power.
- Keep your eyes on the target during the throw.
Medicine Ball Overhead Throw Alternatives
Tags
upper body
strength
plyometrics
medicine ball
core
explosive