Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest
Medicine Ball Push-up focuses on Chest, with Triceps, 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.
- 1
Start in a plank position with one hand placed on a medicine ball and the other hand on the floor, both wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Keep your body straight from head to heels, engaging your core.
- 3
Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor.
- 4
Push through both hands to extend your arms and return to the starting plank position.
- 5
Complete your desired repetitions, then switch the medicine ball to the other hand and repeat the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Push-up primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Triceps, 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.
