Medicine Ball Overhead Throw
Also known as: Med Ball Overhead Throw, Overhead Medicine Ball Throw, Medicine Ball Overhead Toss, Overhead Throw
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Stand facing a wall or open space with the ball held in both hands.
- Raise the ball overhead and lean back slightly with a braced core.
- Throw it forward and slightly up, driving with your hips and arms.
- Reset and repeat, or catch the ball on the rebound.
Cues
- Start the throw from the hips, then let the arms follow.
- Finish with your arms extended overhead.
- Keep the throw smooth and powerful, not wild.
Common mistakes
- Over-arching the lower back as you wind up.
- Throwing with a heavy ball that stiffens your form.
- Releasing too early and losing power.