Wall Ball Squat (Medicine Ball)

Level
beginner
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
medicine ball
Category
strength
Primary Muscles

A squat variation performed while holding or throwing a medicine ball against a wall, combining lower body and upper body work.

Instructions

  1. Stand facing a wall at about arm’s distance, feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball at chest height.
  2. Lower into a squat by bending at your hips and knees.
  3. As you rise from the squat, press the medicine ball against the wall or throw it.
  4. Catch the ball as it rebounds from the wall.
  5. Immediately lower into the next squat with the ball at chest height.
  6. Repeat in a continuous, flowing manner.

Tips

  • Use a wall with enough space for safe ball rebounds.
  • Synchronize the squat with the press/throw movement.
  • Keep the medicine ball controlled; avoid excessive force into the wall.
  • Use moderate medicine ball weight to maintain proper squat form.
  • This combination exercise develops leg strength and upper body engagement.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps Weight
Male Female
Gain strength 3 7 reps 4 kg 3 kg
Build muscle 3 10 reps 4 kg 3 kg
Build endurance 3 14 reps 3 kg 2 kg

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same muscles with the same force and mechanic.

intermediate strength