Medicine Ball Scoop Throw
How to do the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Abs, Hamstrings, Quads
Medicine Ball
How to do the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw
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Assume a semisquat stance with a medicine ball in your hands. Your arms should hang so the ball is near your feet.
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Begin by thrusting the hips forward as you extend through the legs, jumping up.
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As you do, swing your arms up and over your head, keeping them extended, releasing the ball at the peak of your movement. The goal is to throw the ball the greatest distance behind you.
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Every Medicine Ball Scoop Throw set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your shoulders volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw fits
The Medicine Ball Scoop Throw shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Medicine Ball Scoop Throw: common questions
What muscles does the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw work?
The Medicine Ball Scoop Throw primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Abs, Hamstrings and Quads as supporting muscles.
Is the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Medicine Ball Scoop 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 Medicine Ball Scoop Throw?
To do the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw you'll need a medicine ball.
Is the Medicine Ball Scoop Throw a compound or isolation exercise?
The Medicine Ball Scoop 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 Medicine Ball Scoop Throw with correct form?
Assume a semisquat stance with a medicine ball in your hands. Your arms should hang so the ball is near your feet. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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