Narrow Push-Up on Exercise Ball Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Ball Push-Up, Stability Ball Push-Up
How to: Narrow Push-Up on Exercise Ball
- Position your hands on the stability ball, shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your legs back, keeping your body straight.
- Lower your body towards the ball by bending your elbows.
- Push through your palms to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips sag
- Not keeping the elbows close to the body
- Relying on momentum instead of controlled movement
Modifications
- Perform with knees on the ground to reduce intensity.
- Use a lower elevation on the exercise ball for more stability.
Tips
- Maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid letting your hips sag towards the ball.
Narrow Push-Up on Exercise Ball Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
stability ball
push-up
core