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How to do Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release

A dynamic exercise that combines a chest push with a running release and catch, targeting the pectorals while also engaging the triceps, shoulders, and core. This movement requires coordination, explosive power, and agility.

Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps, Shoulders and Core
Equipment
Medicine ball
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball at chest level.
  2. Step forward with your right foot and simultaneously push the medicine ball forward, extending your arms fully.
  3. As you push the ball forward, release it and let it roll forward.
  4. Quickly run forward and catch the ball before it hits the ground.
  5. Once you catch the ball, bring it back to your chest and repeat the movement with your left foot forward.
  6. Continue alternating legs and repeating the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps, shoulders and core.

Track Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release in SPLYT

Medicine Ball Chest Push With Run Release is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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