Medicine Ball Side Throws - Martial Arts Plyometrics Exercise

This page will teach you how to do Medicine Ball Side Throws (or Side Toss). This plyometrics exercise will improve your arm, chest and core strength and thus will help you to generate stronger punches and grappling techniques.

While medicine ball side throws are seen as an upper body exercise, it is also a great core exercise. In this plyometrics exercise, you will rotate and throw the medicine ball at a wall (or to a partner) from your side. This will help to improve your rotational or twisting power.

All stretches and exercises should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor to ensure the proper technique is being utilized and to avoid potential injuries. For additional exercises, please visit the main Medicine Ball Workouts or Physical Fitness sections.