Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Chest Push with Run Release
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Muscle Analysis
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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 with Run Release
Begin in an athletic stance with the knees bent, hips back, and back flat. Hold the medicine ball near your legs. This will be your starting position.
While taking your first step draw the medicine ball into your chest.
As you take the second step, explosively push the ball forward, immediately sprinting for 10 yards after the release. If you are really fast, you can catch your own pass!
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Chest Push with Run Release is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Chest Push with Run Release if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.