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Push Up on a Medicine Ball

Explosive Push Up on a Medicine Ball

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Muscle Groups
  • Abs and Core
  • Chest
  • Triceps
Purposes
  • Core strength.
  • Coordination.
  • Upper body strength.

Overview

The Push Up on 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.
  • Roll the ball to your other hand.
  • Place your other hand on the ball and repeat.

Mistakes

  • Falling to keep the ball still.
  • Poor body position.