Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw

The Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw is a compound plyometric exercise performed with a medicine ball. It primarily targets the abdominals, with the chest, lats, and shoulders working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.

Primary Muscles

abdominals

Secondary Muscles

chest lats shoulders

Level

beginner

Mechanic

compound

Equipment

medicine ball

Category

plyometrics
Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw - Step 0 Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Lay on the ground on your back with your knees bent. Hold the ball with one hand, extending the arm fully behind your head. This will be your starting position.
  2. Initiate the movement at the shoulder, throwing the ball directly forward of you as you sit up, attempting to go for maximum distance.
  3. The ball can be thrown to a partner or bounced off of a wall.

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