Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press focuses on Shoulders, with Chest, Triceps, Traps, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a Swiss ball with your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart, and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
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Engage your core and press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended, keeping your elbows slightly in front of your body.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and avoid arching to ensure proper posture.
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Don't lock your elbows at the top; maintain a soft bend to protect your joints.
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Focus on a controlled movement; avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Triceps, Traps, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
