Benefits of Medicine Ball Workout

Here some tips to build your entire upper body with the Medicine Ball Pushup.

Start with getting into a pushup position resting your left hand on a medicine ball and your right hand on the floor.

Then, lower your chest to about an inch above the floor and then press up. From the up position, move your right hand onto the ball and your left hand onto the floor.

Tips How To Use Medicine Ball

If you are an intermediate lifter, perform the medicine ball pushup after any pressing exercise (the bench press, overhead press, etc.) for 3 - 4 sets of 10 - 15 reps. If you are more advanced, do it first in your workout and perform it explosively (so your hand comes of the ball). Do 5 sets of 6 - 8 reps.

Benefits of Doing Medicine Ball Workout 

The offset hand position forces your shoulders, chest, and core to stabilize your body while you do the pushup. The side the ball is on works through a longer range of motion, increasing muscle activation.

Recommended medicine ball - sturdy rubber construction with a textured surface for superior grip.

Try Valeo's medicine balls. The ball's durable construction allows it to bounce off hard surfaces. Includes an exercise wall chart. Helps develop core strength and improve coordination, balance, and endurance.