Chest Push (single response)

How to do the Chest Push (single response)

1. Begin in a kneeling position holding the medicine ball with both hands tightly into the chest.
2. Execute the pass by exploding forward and outward with the hips while pushing the ball as far as possible.
3. Follow through by falling forward, catching yourself with your hands.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	chest
Secondary	abs, shoulders, triceps
Equipment	medicine ball
Difficulty	beginner
Type	compound

No medicine ball? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Plyo Push-up Bodyweight Incline Push-Up Medium Bodyweight Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip Bodyweight Incline Push-Up Wide Bodyweight Isometric Wipers Bodyweight Push Up to Side Plank Bodyweight

Harder than the Chest Push (single response)

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups expert · Kettlebell Flat Bench Cable Flyes intermediate · Cable Machine Incline Cable Flye intermediate · Cable Machine

Common questions

What muscles does the Chest Push (single response) work?

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

What equipment do you need for the Chest Push (single response)?

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 (single response) suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Chest Push (single response) is rated beginner. Plyo Kettlebell Pushups, Flat Bench Cable Flyes, and Incline Cable Flye are the progressions from here.

Where should the Chest Push (single response) go in a workout?

Early — the Chest Push (single response) is compound, working 4 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.

Similar exercises

Chest Push (multiple response) Medicine Ball Chest Push from 3 point stance Medicine Ball Chest Push with Run Release Medicine Ball Heavy Bag Thrust Other Equipment Drop Push Other Equipment Incline Push-Up Depth Jump Other Equipment