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Best Chest Workouts With Medicine Balls For Women

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Medicine balls are versatile exercise tools that can be utilized effectively for your fitness routine.

These weighted implements allow for dynamic movements such as throws and presses, engaging the pectoral muscles in functional ways.

The workout involves exercises adjusted for women, with repetitions and weights tailored to an average profile of individuals 5'5" tall, weighing 140 lbs, and aged 34 years, though personal variations apply.

Including horizontal presses and flys, it targets the chest area by emphasizing primary muscle movements.

By incorporating these elements, you can develop strength with both resistance and instability-enhanced exercises using medicine balls.

The 2 Best Chest Exercises with Medicine Balls for Women

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  • 1. Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up

    Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    518,478
    Chest Strength
    55 mScore
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    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

    1. Place your right hand on a medicine ball and keep your arms shoulder-width apart.
    2. Raise your knees to form a straight line from your heels to your shoulders.
    3. Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your elbows at 45 degrees.
    4. Push back up and roll the ball to your left hand.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    6reps
    2
    6reps
    3
    6reps
    4
    6reps
  • 2. Medicine Ball Push Up

    Medicine Ball Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    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

    1. Start in a push-up position with your hands on a medicine ball.
    2. Keep your body straight as you bend your elbows to lower your chest to the ball, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
    3. Push back up to the starting position after your chest lightly touches the ball. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    6reps
    2
    6reps
    3
    6reps
    4
    6reps

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