Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Medicine Ball Push-up focuses on Chest, Triceps, with Abs, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Medicine Ball Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a plank position with one hand on a medicine ball and the other hand on the ground, keeping your body straight from head to heels.
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Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows while keeping your core tight.
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Push back up to the starting position, ensuring your body remains in a straight line throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Medicine Ball Push-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to prevent sagging in your hips.
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Avoid letting your elbows flare out too wide; keep them close to your body.
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Ensure the medicine ball is stable before starting to maintain balance.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Push-up primarily targets Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders . 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 Push-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
