Exercise Detail

medicine ball catch and overhead throw

The medicine ball catch and overhead throw is a dynamic exercise targeting the lats, shoulders, and core. It involves catching and explosively throwing a medicine ball overhead, combining elements of strength and power.

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Equipment

Medicine Ball

Instructions

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands at chest level.
Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
Explosively extend your hips and legs, while simultaneously throwing the medicine ball overhead.
Release the ball at the top of the movement and catch it on the way down.
Lower your body back into the squat position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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