Medicine Ball Pullover Catch
Lying on a bench, catch a medicine ball a partner drops into the hands behind the head, then pull it back up with straight arms.
How to do it
Setup
Face up on a flat bench, head at its end, arms straight overhead in line with the body; the partner stands behind the head with the ball.
Steps
- Catch the ball the partner drops into the hands, arms long.
- Let the arms give a little, then pull the ball up with straight arms.
- Pass it back to the partner and reset the arms behind the head.
Common mistakes
Partner dropping the ball from high or over the face: a short drop, straight into the hands behind the head. Bending the elbows to catch: keep the arms long and let the shoulders absorb it. Arching the lower back as the ball lands: ribs down, feet planted.
Breathing
Inhale on the catch, exhale passing it up.
