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Med-ball overhead throw

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 4 minOn your own

A two-handed overhead throw into a wall. Power through the trunk and the front of the body.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Face a wall a couple of metres away, ball at your chest, knees soft.

You need: A medicine ball (2 to 3 kg) and a solid wall

Steps

  1. Rise up and take the ball overhead
  2. Pull it forward hard and throw it into the wall
  3. Catch it off the wall and go again

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A lighter ball.

Harder

A split stance.