Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest
Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up focuses on Chest, with Shoulders, Triceps, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a push-up position with your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Place one hand firmly on top of a medicine ball, directly under your shoulder, and the other hand on the floor, also under your shoulder.
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Lower your chest towards the floor, bending your elbows, keeping your core tight and body straight.
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Push back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
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Once at the top, carefully roll the medicine ball from the hand that was on it to the other hand.
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The hand that was on the floor will now be on the ball, and the hand that was on the ball will now be on the floor.
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Perform another push-up, lowering your chest and pushing back up with the new hand placement.
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Continue alternating the medicine ball between hands after each push-up.
Secondary Muscles
While Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
