Overview

The Explosive Push Up n a Medicine Ball adds an extra element of speed and precision to the standard push up. It is a great exercise for building explosive power and coordination for the upper body. This exercise would benefit boxers, and other martial artists as well as football players.

Description

• Start in a push up position with one hand on a medicine ball.
• Perform a push up and push yourself up, off the ground.
• While your hands are in the air, roll the ball to your other hand.
• Land with your other hand on the medicine ball.
• Repeat.

Mistakes

• Missing the ball or falling off.
• Not “jumping” high enough.