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Chest Push from 3 point stance

Chest Push from 3 point stance is a compound plyometrics movement working the chest with the abs, shoulders, and triceps assisting, 4 muscle groups in all. Rated beginner; needs a medicine ball. 83 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Plyo Push-up.

Medicine Ball beginner plyometrics compound push
Chest Push from 3 point stance — starting position, working the chestChest Push from 3 point stance — end position, working the chest

How to do the Chest Push from 3 point stance

  1. Begin in a three point stance, squatted down with your back flat and one hand on the ground. Place the medicine ball directly in front of you.
  2. To begin, take your first step as you pull the ball to your chest, positioning both hands to prepare for the throw.
  3. As you execute the second step, explosively release the ball forward as hard as possible.

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary chest
Secondary abs, shoulders, triceps
Equipmentmedicine ball
Difficultybeginner
Type compound

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Common questions

What muscles does the Chest Push from 3 point stance work?

The Chest Push from 3 point stance primarily works the chest, with the abs, shoulders, and triceps as secondary movers. Chest Push (multiple response), Chest Push (single response), and Chest Push with Run Release train the same muscle, across 11 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Chest Push from 3 point stance?

A Medicine Ball. Without a medicine ball, Plyo Push-up, Incline Push-Up Medium, and Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip train the same muscle, and 17 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Chest Push from 3 point stance suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Chest Push from 3 point stance is rated beginner. Plyo Kettlebell Pushups, Flat Bench Cable Flyes, and Incline Cable Flye are the progressions from here.

Where should the Chest Push from 3 point stance go in a workout?

Early — the Chest Push from 3 point stance is compound, working 4 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.

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