Exercise Comparison
Cable Incline Pushdown vs Catch and Overhead Throw
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Catch and Overhead Throw
Instructions
Cable Incline Pushdown
Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) shoulder width grip and extend your arms in front of you. The bar should be around 2 inches away from your upper thighs. This will be your starting position.
Keeping the upper arms stationary, lift your arms back in a semi circle until the bar is straight over your head. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.
Slowly go back to the starting position using your lats and hold the contraction once you reach the starting position. Breathe out during the execution of this movement.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Catch and Overhead Throw
Begin standing while facing a wall or a partner.
Using both hands, position the ball behind your head, stretching as much as possible, and forcefully throw the ball forward.
Ensure that you follow your throw through, being prepared to receive your rebound from your throw. If you are throwing against the wall, make sure that you stand close enough to the wall to receive the rebound, and aim a little higher than you would with a partner.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lats. Cable Incline Pushdown is a beginner exercise using cable, while Catch and Overhead Throw is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Cable Incline Pushdown if you have access to cable, or Catch and Overhead Throw if you prefer medicine ball. Catch and Overhead Throw is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Cable Incline Pushdown isolates the target muscle for focused development.