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Full Body · Intermediate

Dead Ball Over Shoulder

Strongman-style floor-to-shoulder lift and release using a non-bouncing dead ball in a clear throwing area.

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Dead Ball Over Shoulder demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Full BodyGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsBackCoreForearms

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand over the dead ball, squat or hinge down, and wrap both arms securely around it.
  2. 02Pull the ball into your lap or thighs, regrip, and stand by driving through your legs.
  3. 03Bring the ball high against your chest and extend your hips to guide it toward one shoulder.
  4. 04Release it over the shoulder only when the area behind you is clear and the ball will land safely.
  5. 05Turn to face the ball after it settles, reset your stance, and alternate shoulders if prescribed.

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