Weighted Single-arm Medicine Ball Push-up
Muscle Groups: Chest, Triceps
Weighted Single-arm 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 Single-arm Medicine Ball Push-up with proper form and technique.
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Place a medicine ball on the floor and position one hand on top of it, with your other hand flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Extend your legs behind you, coming into a plank position with your body forming 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, keeping your body straight.
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Push through both hands to extend your arms and return to the starting plank position.
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Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, then switch the medicine ball to the other hand and perform the exercise on the opposite side.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Single-arm 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 Single-arm 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 Single-arm 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.
