Exercise guide
Chest Push (multiple response)
The Multiple-Response Chest Push is a repeated kneeling medicine-ball throw. Each repetition drives the ball forward from the chest and allows the body to fall onto the hands before returning quickly to the upright position. The chest, shoulders, triceps, and abdominals contribute.
Training context
Muscles worked by the repeated Chest Push
The chest and triceps create the forward throw, while the shoulders guide the ball and absorb the hand contact with the floor. The abdominals help keep the hips and torso coordinated.
The repeated format places more demand on the wrists and shoulders than a single throw. Use a padded surface and stop when the forward catch becomes uncontrolled.
Technique overview
Control the fall before repeating
Kneel with the ball held tightly at the chest. Drive the hips and arms forward to release the ball, then place both hands on the floor to absorb the body safely. Push back to the kneeling position and fully regain control before the next throw. Keep the wall or partner at a predictable distance.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.