Chest Push with Run Release
How to do the Chest Push with Run Release with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Medicine Ball
How to do the Chest Push with Run Release
- 1
Begin in an athletic stance with the knees bent, hips back, and back flat. Hold the medicine ball near your legs. This will be your starting position.
- 2
While taking your first step draw the medicine ball into your chest.
- 3
As you take the second step, explosively push the ball forward, immediately sprinting for 10 yards after the release. If you are really fast, you can catch your own pass!
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Chest Push with Run Release set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your chest volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Chest Push with Run Release fits
The Chest Push with Run Release shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Chest Push with Run Release: common questions
What muscles does the Chest Push with Run Release work?
The Chest Push with Run Release primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Abs, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Chest Push with Run Release suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Chest Push with Run Release 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 Chest Push with Run Release?
To do the Chest Push with Run Release you'll need a medicine ball.
Is the Chest Push with Run Release a compound or isolation exercise?
The Chest Push with Run Release 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 Chest Push with Run Release with correct form?
Begin in an athletic stance with the knees bent, hips back, and back flat. Hold the medicine ball near your legs. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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