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Catch and Overhead Throw vs Side To Side Chins

Catch and Overhead Throw - starting position
Catch and Overhead Throw - ending position
Catch and Overhead Throw
beginner·Medicine ball·compound
Side To Side Chins - starting position
Side To Side Chins - ending position
Side To Side Chins
intermediate·Other·compound

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Catch and Overhead Throw
VS
Side To Side Chins
beginner
Level
intermediate
Medicine ball
Equipment
Other
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
pull
Plyometrics
Category
Strength
lats
Primary
lats
abdominalschestshoulders
Secondary
bicepsforearmsmiddle backshoulders

Muscle Analysis

Shared

latsshoulders

Only in Catch and Overhead Throw

abdominalschest

Only in Side To Side Chins

bicepsforearmsmiddle back

Instructions

Catch and Overhead Throw

1

Begin standing while facing a wall or a partner.

2

Using both hands, position the ball behind your head, stretching as much as possible, and forcefully throw the ball forward.

3

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.

Side To Side Chins

1

Grab the pull-up bar with the palms facing forward using a wide grip.

2

As you have both arms extended in front of you holding the bar at a wide grip, bring your torso back around 30 degrees or so while creating a curvature on your lower back and sticking your chest out. This is your starting position.

3

Pull your torso up while leaning to the left hand side until the bar almost touches your upper chest by drawing the shoulders and the upper arms down and back. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Concentrate on squeezing the back muscles once you reach the full contracted position. The upper torso should remain stationary as it moves through space (no swinging) and only the arms should move. The forearms should do no other work other than hold the bar.

4

After a second of contraction, inhale as you go back to the starting position.

5

Now, pull your torso up while leaning to the right hand side until the bar almost touches your upper chest by drawing the shoulders and the upper arms down and back. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Concentrate on squeezing the back muscles once you reach the full contracted position. The upper torso should remain stationary as it moves through space and only the arms should move. The forearms should do no other work other than hold the bar.

6

After a second of contraction, inhale as you go back to the starting position.

7

Repeat steps 3-6 until you have performed the prescribed amount of repetitions for each side.

Verdict

Both exercises target the lats. Catch and Overhead Throw is a beginner exercise using medicine ball, while Side To Side Chins is intermediate and uses other. Choose Catch and Overhead Throw if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Side To Side Chins for a greater challenge.

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