Breathing
Exhale during the explosive effort, then take a controlled breath as you reset. Recover between repetitions so breathing and landing control stay consistent.
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Plyometrics movement using Medicine Ball.
1 / 2Muscle guide
The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Hold a medine ball with both hands and stand with your feet at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the countermovement by raising the ball above your head and fully extending your body.
Reverse the motion, slamming the ball into the ground directly in front of you as hard as you can.
Receive the ball with both hands on the bounce and repeat the movement.
Technique guidance
Exhale during the explosive effort, then take a controlled breath as you reset. Recover between repetitions so breathing and landing control stay consistent.
General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.
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