Heavy Bag Thrust

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

chest

Secondary Muscles:

abdominals shoulders triceps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Utilize a heavy bag for this exercise. Assume an upright stance next to the bag, with your feet staggered, fairly wide apart. Place your hand on the bag at about chest height. This will be your starting position. Begin by twisting at the waist, pushing the bag forward as hard as possible. Perform this move quickly, pushing the bag away from your body. Receive the bag as it swings back by reversing these steps.

Exercise Information

Category: plyometrics
Equipment: other
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound