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Push-up medicine ball

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Push-up medicine ball is a compound exercise for the chest, also working the triceps, front delts, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront deltsAbs

Equipment
Other
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a high plank position with your hands on the medicine ball, shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows, keeping your back straight.
  3. 3Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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