Exercise technique

medicine ball chest push from 3 point stance

The medicine ball chest push from a 3 point stance is a dynamic exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, with additional engagement of the shoulders and triceps. It involves starting in a 3 point stance, lowering the chest towards the ground, and explosively pushing the medicine ball away from the body.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a 3 point stance with one hand on the medicine ball and the other hand on the ground.
  2. Extend your legs and position your body in a straight line.
  3. Lower your chest towards the ground while keeping your back straight.
  4. Push the medicine ball away from your body, extending your arm fully.
  5. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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