Medicine Ball Overhead Throws
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders
Medicine Ball Overhead Throws focuses on Abs, Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Medicine Ball Overhead Throws with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball at chest level.
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Engage your core and raise the medicine ball overhead, extending your arms fully.
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Forcefully throw the ball forward while rotating your torso, using your legs to generate power.
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Follow through and aim to catch the ball or let it bounce back.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Medicine Ball Overhead Throws safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and avoid arching during the throw to prevent injury.
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Ensure you use a weight that is comfortable and allows you to maintain proper form throughout the movement.
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Always engage your core to stabilize your body and improve power transfer during the throw.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Overhead Throws primarily targets Abs, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . 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 Medicine Ball Overhead Throws, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Medicine Ball Overhead Throws, 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.
