How to do the Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release
Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using medicine ball, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Shoulders.
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Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Shoulders, Core
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball at chest level.
- 2Step forward with your right foot and simultaneously push the medicine ball forward, extending your arms fully.
- 3As you push the ball forward, release it and let it roll forward.
- 4Quickly run forward and catch the ball before it hits the ground.
- 5Once you catch the ball, bring it back to your chest and repeat the movement with your left foot forward.
- 6Continue alternating legs and repeating the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
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Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release — questions
What muscles does the Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release work?
The Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Triceps, Shoulders, Core as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release?
You need medicine ball. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release?
Medicine Ball Chest Pass, Medicine Ball Chest Push From 3 Point Stance, Medicine Ball Chest Push Multiple Response train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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