Beginner
Medicine Ball Overhead Throws
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Medicine Ball Overhead Throws increase power in lower body muscles: glutes, quads, and calves.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand 2 to 3 feet from a wall, feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a medicine ball above your head. -
Step 2
Prepare your abs, use both hands to place a medicine ball behind your head, and extend your arms forward, throwing as hard as you can. Catch the ball on the rebound and return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Medicine Ball Overhead Throws targets Abs, Back, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Make sure you keep your core tight throughout the movement.
- Don't let your chin drop below parallel with the floor.
- Perform the exercise as quickly and explosively as possible.
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