Exercise Comparison
Catch and Overhead Throw vs London Bridges
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Catch and Overhead Throw
Only in London Bridges
Instructions
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.
London Bridges
Attach a climbing rope to a high beam or cross member. Below it, ensure that the smith machine bar is locked in place with the safeties and cannot move. Alternatively, a secure box could also be utilized.
Stand on the bar, using the rope to balance yourself. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your body straight, lean back and lower your body by slowly going hand over hand with the rope. Continue until you are perpendicular to the ground.
Keeping your body straight, reverse the motion, going hand over hand back to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lats. Catch and Overhead Throw is a beginner exercise using medicine ball, while London Bridges is intermediate and uses other. Choose Catch and Overhead Throw if you're looking for a more accessible option, or London Bridges for a greater challenge.