Swiss Ball I Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Swiss Ball I Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball I Raise with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on a Swiss ball, positioning your hips and stomach on the ball.
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Extend your legs straight back, keeping your feet hip-width apart with your toes on the floor for balance.
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Let your arms hang straight down towards the floor, palms facing each other.
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Keeping your arms straight, raise them forward and up until they are in line with your body, forming an 'I' shape.
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Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
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Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball I Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Swiss Ball I Raise, 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.
