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Return Push from Stance

How to do the Return Push from Stance with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary

Chest, Triceps

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Step by step

How to do the Return Push from Stance

  1. 1

    You will need a partner for this drill.

  2. 2

    Begin in an athletic 2 or 3 point stance.

  3. 3

    At the signal, move into a position to receive the pass from your partner.

  4. 4

    Catch the medicine ball with both hands and immediately throw it back to your partner.

  5. 5

    You can modify this drill by running different routes.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Return Push from Stance set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your shoulders volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Return Push from Stance fits

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FAQ

Return Push from Stance: common questions

What muscles does the Return Push from Stance work?

The Return Push from Stance primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Chest and Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the Return Push from Stance suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Return Push from Stance 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 Return Push from Stance?

To do the Return Push from Stance you'll need a medicine ball.

Is the Return Push from Stance a compound or isolation exercise?

The Return Push from Stance 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 Return Push from Stance with correct form?

You will need a partner for this drill. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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