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PlyometricsbeginnerMedicine Ball

Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw

Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Chest, Lats
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Level
beginner

Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw demonstration

Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw, starting position
Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw, starting position
Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw, finishing position
Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder width apart holding a medicine ball in both hands. To begin, reach the medicine ball deep behind your head as you bend the knees slightly and lean back.
  2. 2Violently throw the ball forward, flexing at the hip and using your whole body to complete the movement.
  3. 3The medicine ball can be thrown to a partner or to a wall, receiving it as it bounces back.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
ShouldersChestLats

Exercise Details

Category
Plyometrics
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Level
beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw work?

Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw primarily targets the Shoulders. It also works the Chest, Lats as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw?

Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw requires Medicine Ball.

Is Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw suitable for beginners?

Yes, Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw is suitable for beginners. It's classified as a beginner-level exercise.

Alternatives to Standing Two-Arm Overhead Throw

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.