Medicine Ball Chest Pass
How to do the Medicine Ball Chest Pass with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Medicine Ball
How to do the Medicine Ball Chest Pass
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You will need a partner for this exercise. Lacking one, this movement can be performed against a wall.
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Begin facing your partner holding the medicine ball at your torso with both hands.
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Pull the ball to your chest, and reverse the motion by extending through the elbows. For sports applications, you can take a step as you throw.
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Your partner should catch the ball, and throw it back to you.
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Receive the throw with both hands at chest height.
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Where the Medicine Ball Chest Pass fits
The Medicine Ball Chest Pass shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Medicine Ball Chest Pass: common questions
What muscles does the Medicine Ball Chest Pass work?
The Medicine Ball Chest Pass primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Medicine Ball Chest Pass suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Medicine Ball Chest Pass 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 Medicine Ball Chest Pass?
To do the Medicine Ball Chest Pass you'll need a medicine ball.
Is the Medicine Ball Chest Pass a compound or isolation exercise?
The Medicine Ball Chest Pass 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 Medicine Ball Chest Pass with correct form?
You will need a partner for this exercise. Lacking one, this movement can be performed against a wall. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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