Exercise Comparison
Catch and Overhead Throw vs Weighted Pull Ups




Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Catch and Overhead Throw
Only in Weighted Pull Ups
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.
Weighted Pull Ups
Attach a weight to a dip belt and secure it around your waist. Grab the pull-up bar with the palms of your hands facing forward. For a medium grip, your hands should be spaced at shoulder width. Both arms should be extended in front of you holding the bar at the chosen grip.
You'll want to bring your torso back about 30 degrees while creating a curvature in your lower back and sticking your chest out. This will be your starting position.
Now, exhale and pull your torso up until your head is above your hands. Concentrate on squeezing yourshoulder blades back and down as you reach the top contracted position.
After a brief moment at the top contracted position, inhale and slowly lower your torso back to the starting position with your arms extended and your lats fully stretched.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lats. Catch and Overhead Throw is a beginner exercise using medicine ball, while Weighted Pull Ups is intermediate and uses other. Choose Catch and Overhead Throw if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Weighted Pull Ups for a greater challenge.