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Medicine Ball Push Up

One ball, narrow hands, and your triceps and chest scream.

Medicine Ball Push Up exercise demonstration
ChestSecondary: Triceps, ShouldersMedicine Ball

How to do it

  1. Place both hands on top of a medicine ball, set into a plank.
  2. Keep your body in one straight line, core braced.
  3. Lower your chest toward the ball, elbows tucked close.
  4. Press back up and stabilize the ball at the top.

The one cue that matters

Hands close on the ball means elbows stay tight, that is what hammers your triceps.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Push Up is a Chest-first movement, with Triceps, Shoulders working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your chest volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Push Up work?

The Medicine Ball Push Up primarily works the Chest with Triceps, Shoulders assisting.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Push Up?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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