Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball

Muscle Groups: Chest

Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball focuses on Chest, with Abs, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with one hand on a medicine ball and the other hand on the ground, keeping your body straight from head to heels.

  2. 2

    Lower your chest toward the ground while keeping your elbow close to your body, then push back up to the starting position.

  3. 3

    Switch to the other hand on the medicine ball and repeat the movement.

Tips for Success

These tips will help you perform Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.

  • Engage your core to maintain balance and prevent your hips from sagging.

  • Keep your body in a straight line; avoid arching your back or looking up.

  • Use a stable medicine ball to prevent rolling and losing your balance.

Secondary Muscles

While Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders, Triceps . 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 Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Push-up with One Hand on Medicine Ball, 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.

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