Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Chest Push (single response)
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Chest Push (single response)
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 (single response)
Begin in a kneeling position holding the medicine ball with both hands tightly into the chest.
Execute the pass by exploding forward and outward with the hips while pushing the ball as far as possible.
Follow through by falling forward, catching yourself with your hands.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Chest Push (single response) is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Chest Push (single response) if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.