Medicine Ball Chest Pass

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

chest

Secondary Muscles:

shoulders triceps

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Medicine Ball Chest Pass exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Medicine Ball Chest Pass exercise

Description:

You will need a partner for this exercise. Lacking one, this movement can be performed against a wall. Begin facing your partner holding the medicine ball at your torso with both hands. Pull the ball to your chest, and reverse the motion by extending through the elbows. For sports applications, you can take a step as you throw. Your partner should catch the ball, and throw it back to you. Receive the throw with both hands at chest height.

Exercise Information

Category: plyometrics
Equipment: medicine ball
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound