Swiss Ball Push-up Plus
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Swiss Ball Push-up Plus focuses on Chest, Shoulders, with Abs, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Push-up Plus with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a push-up position with your hands placed on top of a Swiss ball, directly under your shoulders, and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Engage your core and glutes to maintain a stable plank position.
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Bend your elbows and lower your chest towards the ball, keeping your elbows tucked close to your body.
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Push through your hands to extend your elbows and return to the starting push-up position.
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Once at the top, push your hands further into the ball, allowing your shoulder blades to protract and your upper back to round slightly.
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Control the movement as you retract your shoulder blades to return to the standard push-up top position, completing one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball Push-up Plus primarily targets Chest, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Triceps . 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 Push-up Plus, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Swiss Ball Push-up Plus, 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.
