Push-up medicine ball
The push-up medicine ball is a variation of the traditional push-up where one or both hands are placed on a medicine ball. This exercise targets the pectorals while also engaging the triceps, shoulders, and core for stability.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Medicine ball
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core tight to maintain stability.
- Ensure your hands are placed firmly on the medicine ball.
- Lower your body in a controlled manner to avoid injury.
- Keep your elbows close to your body to engage the triceps more.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- wrist pain
- lack of core stability
Also known as
Push-up con palla medica, medicine ball push-up, push-up su palla medica, chest exercise, core stability