Best Chest And Back Workouts With Medicine Balls

About

Medicine balls are weighted spheres crafted to provide a wide range of dynamic resistance training options.

They are particularly beneficial due to their versatility, allowing for exercises that involve pressing, throwing, or smashing movements without risking damage to the environment.

The chest muscles, located on the anterior torso, are often engaged in movements such as horizontal presses or fly patterns, effectively enhancing pectoral strength and structure.

Conversely, the back, positioned on the posterior upper torso, contributes to pulling actions and aids in overall postural and shoulder function.

When exercised together, the chest and back synergize to promote muscular balance and overall upper-body development, creating a comprehensive workout experience.

The 3 Best Chest and Back Exercises with Medicine Balls

Ranked By

Ranked based on Fitbod's internal data set of the most effective exercises. Learn More

  • 1. Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up

    SETS LOGGED
    518,478
    Chest Strength
    55 mScore
    Chest
    Photo of Medicine Balls
    Medicine Balls

    The Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up is a challenging push-up variation that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Using a medicine ball helps improve balance and strength on both sides of the body.

    How to do it

    The Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up is a challenging push-up variation that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Using a medicine ball helps improve balance and strength on both sides of the body.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    6reps
    2
    6reps
    3
    6reps
    4
    6reps
  • 2. Medicine Ball Push Up

    SETS LOGGED
    180,204
    Chest Strength
    25 mScore
    Chest
    Photo of Medicine Balls
    Medicine Balls

    The Medicine Ball Push Up is a challenging twist on a standard push-up that uses a medicine ball to engage your chest, shoulders, and core more effectively. It helps improve your balance and coordination while increasing the difficulty of your push-up routine.

    How to do it

    The Medicine Ball Push Up is a challenging twist on a standard push-up that uses a medicine ball to engage your chest, shoulders, and core more effectively. It helps improve your balance and coordination while increasing the difficulty of your push-up routine.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    6reps
    2
    6reps
    3
    6reps
    4
    6reps
  • 3. Medicine Ball Slam

    SETS LOGGED
    299,149
    Back Strength
    24 mScore
    Back
    Photo of Medicine Balls
    Medicine Balls

    The Medicine Ball Slam is a full-body exercise that builds strength and improves cardiovascular fitness. It involves lifting a medicine ball overhead and slamming it down, engaging your arms, shoulders, core, and back.

    How to do it

    The Medicine Ball Slam is a full-body exercise that builds strength and improves cardiovascular fitness. It involves lifting a medicine ball overhead and slamming it down, engaging your arms, shoulders, core, and back.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    17.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    17.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    17.5lbs

Alternative Workouts

Alternative Workouts with Medicine Balls

Alternative Chest and Back Workouts