
How to do the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw
- Lay on the ground on your back with your knees bent.
- Hold the ball with both hands, extending the arms fully behind your head. This will be your starting position.
- Initiate the movement at the shoulder, throwing the ball directly forward of you as you sit up, attempting to go for maximum distance.
- The ball can be thrown to a partner or bounced off of a wall.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | abs |
| Secondary | chest, lats, shoulders |
| Equipment | medicine ball |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Type | compound |
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Common questions
What muscles does the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw work?
The Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw primarily works the abs, with the chest, lats, and shoulders as secondary movers. Supine One-Arm Overhead Throw, Sledgehammer Swings, and Medicine Ball Full Twist train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw?
A Medicine Ball. Without a medicine ball, Spider Crawl, Gorilla Chin/Crunch, and 3/4 Sit-Up train the same muscle, and 45 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw is rated beginner. Hanging Leg Raise, Hanging Pike, and Bent Press are the progressions from here.
Where should the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw go in a workout?
Early — the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw is compound, working 4 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh.
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