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Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response exercise animation

Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response

Category
Chest
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Target
Pectorals

A single explosive throw against a wall or partner, reset between each rep, lets you focus on producing maximum force in one clean effort rather than managing fatigue across repeated throws. Useful when the goal is peak power output rather than power endurance.

How to Do the Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the medicine ball at chest level.
  2. Extend your arms forward, pushing the medicine ball away from your chest.
  3. Pause for a moment, then slowly bring the medicine ball back to your chest.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response primarily targets the Pectorals, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have medicine ball? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

Archer Push Up Archer Push Up Body Weight · Pectorals Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) Leverage Machine · Pectorals Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball Assisted · Pectorals Band Bench Press Band Bench Press Band · Pectorals

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response work?
The Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response primarily targets the pectorals, with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response?
The Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response is done with a medicine ball.
What's a good alternative to the Medicine Ball Chest Push Single Response?
If you don't have access to a medicine ball, the Archer Push Up targets the same pectorals using body weight instead.