Weighted Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest
Weighted Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up focuses on Chest, with Abs, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Place one hand on top of a medicine ball and the other hand flat on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Keeping your core engaged, bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the floor, maintaining a straight body line.
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Push through both hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
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Carefully roll the medicine ball to the opposite hand, placing the hand that was on the ball onto the floor.
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Perform the next push-up with the opposite hand on the medicine ball.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Alternating-hands Medicine Ball Push-up 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
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
