Dumbbell Press on Exercise Ball Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Dumbbell Press
How to: Dumbbell Press on Exercise Ball
- Sit on an exercise ball and roll your body down until your head and shoulders are supported.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms bent to 90 degrees and palms facing forward.
- Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause for a moment at the top before lowering the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting weights too heavy, compromising form.
- Failing to maintain a neutral spine.
- Using momentum instead of controlled lifting.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench if stability is a concern.
- Use lighter weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the exercise ball.
- Control the weight during both the lift and the lower phases.
- Avoid arching your back during the lift.
Dumbbell Press on Exercise Ball Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
dumbbell
upper body
Pectoralis Major
exercise ball