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Medicine-Ball Floor Lying Close Catch Press

Mr. Grey
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Required Equipment

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Exercise Bench
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Medicine Ball

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding the medicine ball with both hands above your chest.

  2. Position your partner standing near your head to drop or hand off the medicine ball safely.

  3. Lower the ball in a controlled motion toward your chest while keeping your elbows tucked close to your body.

  4. Press the medicine ball explosively back up toward the starting position until your arms are fully extended.

  5. Receive the ball securely and repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions.