Backward Medicine Ball Throw
How to do the Backward Medicine Ball Throw with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
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Medicine Ball
How to do the Backward Medicine Ball Throw
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This exercise is best done with a partner. If you lack a partner, the ball can be thrown and retrieved or thrown against a wall.
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Begin standing a few meters in front of your partner, both facing the same direction. Begin holding the ball between your legs.
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Squat down and then forcefully reverse direction, coming to full extension and you toss the ball over your head to your partner.
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Your partner can then roll the ball back to you. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Where the Backward Medicine Ball Throw fits
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Backward Medicine Ball Throw: common questions
What muscles does the Backward Medicine Ball Throw work?
The Backward Medicine Ball Throw primarily works the Shoulders.
Is the Backward Medicine Ball Throw suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Backward Medicine Ball Throw is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Backward Medicine Ball Throw?
To do the Backward Medicine Ball Throw you'll need a medicine ball.
Is the Backward Medicine Ball Throw a compound or isolation exercise?
The Backward Medicine Ball Throw is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Backward Medicine Ball Throw with correct form?
This exercise is best done with a partner. If you lack a partner, the ball can be thrown and retrieved or thrown against a wall. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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