Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Alternating Arm Raise
How to: Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups
- Begin by sitting on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a weight in each hand, letting your arms hang down at your sides.
- Engage your core and slowly raise one arm overhead while keeping the other arm at your side.
- Lower the raised arm back down and repeat with the other arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the lower back while performing the exercise.
- Using momentum instead of controlled motions.
- Neglecting to stabilize the core.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated on the ball for added stability.
- Reduce the range of motion to accommodate flexibility limitations.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body on the ball.
- Move slowly and control your movements to maximize effectiveness.
Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
stability ball
core
latissimus dorsi
deltoid