Performing the Explosive Med Ball Bench engages the pecs, delts and triceps, similar to the Bench Press; however, the med ball exercise focuses specifically on training those muscles to be explosive. This translates to an improvement in sports skills that involve a pushing motion—such as shooting a basketball or fighting off an opponent on the line of scrimmage.
The Explosive Med Ball Bench forgoes the heavy weight of a Bench Press in favor of a Med Ball light enough to toss above your body. The strength needed to explosively toss the ball stimulates your nervous system to quickly activate the needed muscle fibers, and also enhances your muscles’ ability to forcefully contract in a short time—both resulting in increased power.
When evaluating any skill performed during a game, success usually hinges on the speed of its execution. This exercise helps promote the strength gains you make with other chest exercises into power that can be used during a game.
Sets/Reps: 3-4x10-15
