Wall Ball demonstration

Wall Ball

Learn how to do the Wall Ball with proper form, setup, and execution.

This other movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Wall Ball

  1. 1

    Grab a medicine ball and stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart, about two feet away from it.

  2. 2

    Hold the ball at chest height with both hands.

  3. 3

    Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back until your thighs are roughly parallel with the floor.

  5. 5

    Drive through your heels to stand explosively and throw the ball upward against the wall at a target above your head and exhale.

  6. 6

    Catch the ball as it rebounds off the wall and immediately descend into the next squat and breathe in.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions