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Supine Chest Throw

How to do the Supine Chest Throw with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundMedicine BallBeginnerPush
Primary muscles

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Step by step

How to do the Supine Chest Throw

  1. 1

    This drill is great for chest passes when you lack a partner or a wall of sufficient strength. Lay on the ground on your back with your knees bent.

  2. 2

    Begin with the ball on your chest, held with both hands on the bottom.

  3. 3

    Explode up, extending through the elbow to throw the ball directly above you as high as possible.

  4. 4

    Catch the ball with both hands as it comes down.

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Every Supine Chest Throw set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your triceps volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Supine Chest Throw fits

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FAQ

Supine Chest Throw: common questions

What muscles does the Supine Chest Throw work?

The Supine Chest Throw primarily works the Triceps. It also recruits the Chest and Shoulders as supporting muscles.

Is the Supine Chest Throw suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Supine Chest 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 Supine Chest Throw?

To do the Supine Chest Throw you'll need a medicine ball.

Is the Supine Chest Throw a compound or isolation exercise?

The Supine Chest 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 Supine Chest Throw with correct form?

This drill is great for chest passes when you lack a partner or a wall of sufficient strength. Lay on the ground on your back with your knees bent. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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