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Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw

Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw is a compound plyometrics movement working the abs with the chest, lats, and shoulders assisting, 4 muscle groups in all. Rated beginner; needs a medicine ball. 92 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Spider Crawl.

Medicine Ball beginner plyometrics compound pull
Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw — starting position, working the absSupine Two-Arm Overhead Throw — end position, working the abs

How to do the Supine Two-Arm Overhead Throw

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

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary abs
Secondary chest, lats, shoulders
Equipmentmedicine ball
Difficultybeginner
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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