Weighted Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Weighted Medicine Ball Push-up focuses on Chest, Triceps, with Shoulders, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Medicine Ball Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Place one hand on top of a medicine ball and the other hand flat on the floor, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Engage your core and glutes, then bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
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After completing your repetitions on one side, switch the medicine ball to the other hand and repeat the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Medicine Ball Push-up primarily targets Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Abs . 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
