Best Chest Workouts With Medicine Balls
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Medicine balls are versatile tools utilized in resistance training, made of rubbery materials and ranging in weight.
They allow for unique exercise variations, enabling throwing or slamming maneuvers without causing damage to your environment.
Additionally, their round structure adds an element of instability to enhance stabilization challenges during certain movements.
The chest, located on the front of the torso between the shoulders, comprises pectoral muscles targeted by horizontal presses and adduction movements.
Exercises that include presses and flys efficiently engage these muscles for optimal results.
Incorporating medicine balls into these exercises introduces dynamic and functional resistance to the chest workout routine.
The 2 Best Chest Exercises with Medicine Balls
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1. Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up
Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED518,478Chest Strength55 mScoreChest
Medicine BallsThe 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
- Place your right hand on a medicine ball and keep your arms shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your knees to form a straight line from your heels to your shoulders.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your elbows at 45 degrees.
- Push back up and roll the ball to your left hand.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Sets, Reps, Weight16reps26reps36reps46reps2. Medicine Ball Push Up
Medicine Ball Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED180,204Chest Strength25 mScoreChest
Medicine BallsThe 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
- Start in a push-up position with your hands on a medicine ball.
- Keep your body straight as you bend your elbows to lower your chest to the ball, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
- Push back up to the starting position after your chest lightly touches the ball. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Sets, Reps, Weight16reps26reps36reps46reps
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