Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Chest Push from 3 point stance
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Chest Push from 3 point stance
Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Chest Push from 3 point stance
Begin in a three point stance, squatted down with your back flat and one hand on the ground. Place the medicine ball directly in front of you.
To begin, take your first step as you pull the ball to your chest, positioning both hands to prepare for the throw.
As you execute the second step, explosively release the ball forward as hard as possible.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Chest Push from 3 point stance is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Chest Push from 3 point stance if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.