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    Seated Ballerina Exercise Guide

    Seated Ballerina demonstration

    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Shoulders
    Equipment
    Stability ball
    Body Part
    Shoulders
    Primary Muscle
    Shoulders
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    4.5

    How to: Seated Ballerina

    1. Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
    2. Hold weights in both hands, arms extended at shoulder height.
    3. Slowly raise one arm to shoulder height while lowering the other arm, alternating sides.
    4. Maintain a controlled movement without swinging.

    Common Mistakes

    • Arching the back instead of keeping a neutral spine.
    • Lifting weights that are too heavy, leading to poor form.

    Modifications

    • Perform without weights for a modified challenge.
    • Use a stable surface instead of a stability ball if balance is an issue.

    Tips

    • Engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain balance.
    • Start with lighter weights to master the form before increasing intensity.

    Seated Ballerina Alternatives

    Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

    Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

    Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise

    Body Part: Shoulders

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    Body Part: Waist

    Tags

    shoulders
    core
    stability
    strength
    exercise ball
    balance

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