Medicine Ball Supine Chest Throw Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Chest Throw with Medicine Ball, Supine Medicine Ball Chest Pass
How to: Medicine Ball Supine Chest Throw
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold the medicine ball at chest level with both hands.
- Explosively throw the ball upward as you extend your arms.
- Catch the ball as it falls back down and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting your head off the ground while throwing.
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Throwing with excessive force can lead to injury.
Modifications
- Use a lighter medicine ball for beginners.
- Perform without a medicine ball for a bodyweight exercise.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure a controlled motion to avoid injury.
- Use a medicine ball that is an appropriate weight for your strength level.
Medicine Ball Supine Chest Throw Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
strength
chest
medicine ball
shoulders
triceps