Exercise
Heavy Bag Thrust
Also known as: heavy bag push, punching bag chest thrust, boxing bag chest press
Heavy Bag Thrust is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: upper abs, anterior deltoid and triceps lateral head. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryPlyometrics
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Utilize a heavy bag for this exercise. Assume an upright stance next to the bag, with your feet staggered, fairly wide apart. Place your hand on the bag at about chest height. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by twisting at the waist, pushing the bag forward as hard as possible. Perform this move quickly, pushing the bag away from your body.
- Receive the bag as it swings back by reversing these steps.
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