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Overhead ball throw alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the overhead ball throw, best matches first.

  1. Medicine ball sit-up throwTrains the abs, same movement.
  2. Plank up-downTrains the abs, same movement, no equipment.
  3. Ring L-sitTrains the abs, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  4. Anti-rotation press to overheadTrains the abs, same movement, needs cable machine.
  5. Ball slamTrains the lats and abs.
  6. Barbell rolloutTrains the abs, same movement, needs barbell.
  7. Bear holdTrains the abs, same movement, no equipment.
  8. Dip-bar knee raiseTrains the abs, same movement, needs dip bars.
  9. Half-kneeling cable chopTrains the abs, same movement, needs cable machine.
  10. Hover shoulder tapTrains the abs, same movement, no equipment.
  11. InchwormTrains the abs, same movement, no equipment.
  12. Incline plankTrains the abs, same movement, needs flat bench.

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