Medicine Ball Thruster

Ball at the chest; deep squat, then drive up and press the ball overhead in one motion.

Medicine Ball Thruster, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Ball at the chest, feet shoulder-width.

Steps

  1. Squat deep with the ball at the chest.
  2. Drive up and press the ball overhead in one motion.
  3. Return it to the chest as you descend.

Common mistakes

Pausing between squat and press: one flow. Ball forward overhead: stack it over the shoulders. Shallow squats: depth is the engine.

Breathing

Inhale down, exhale through the drive and press.