Place your feet on a stability ball and your hands on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core.
Execution
Lower your chest by bending your elbows, keeping your body aligned. Press through your palms to push back up, maintaining tight core control. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Equipment required
Yoga Ball
Target muscles
Chest
More Detailed Information
Stability Ball Decline Push-Up
How to Do:
Setup
Begin by placing your feet on a stability ball (yoga ball) and your hands on the floor, positioned slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Ensure that your body forms a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core for stability.
Lowering Phase
Slowly lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows while keeping your body aligned. Your feet should stay on the ball, providing an added challenge for your balance and stability.
Push Back Up
Once your chest is just above the floor, press through your palms to extend your arms and push your body back up to the starting position. Keep your core tight and avoid letting your hips sag.
Repeat
Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form and control throughout the movement.
Benefits:
The stability ball decline push-up is an advanced variation that targets the upper chest, shoulders, and triceps. Elevating the feet on the ball increases the range of motion, allowing for a deeper stretch and greater activation of the chest muscles. This exercise also engages the core and stabilizing muscles, improving balance and coordination while building overall upper body strength.
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