Medicine Ball Lying Floor Close Press Catch
Lying on the floor, catch a medicine ball a partner drops, let it sink to the chest with the hands close, and press it back up.
How to do it
Setup
On the back, knees bent, hands up and close; a partner holds the ball above.
Steps
- Catch the ball with both hands and let it sink to the chest.
- Keep the elbows tucked as it comes down.
- Press it straight back up to the partner.
Common mistakes
A heavy ball or a high drop: start light and low; the face is under it. Catching on locked arms: soft elbows absorb it. Elbows flaring as the ball sinks: keep them by the ribs.
Breathing
Inhale on the catch, exhale on the press.
