Place a stability ball on the floor, position your hands shoulder-width apart on the ball, and extend your legs behind you. Engage your core to keep your body straight from head to heels.
Execution
Lower your chest toward the ball by bending your elbows, then push back up to the starting position, maintaining control and balance. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Equipment required
Yoga Ball
Target muscles
Chest
More Detailed Information
Stability Ball Push-Up
How to Do:
Setup
Place a stability ball on the floor. Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the ball, and extend your legs behind you, balancing on your toes. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels by engaging your core.
Lowering Phase
Bend your elbows to slowly lower your chest toward the ball, maintaining control and keeping your body aligned. Inhale as you descend.
Push-Up Phase
Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position. Exhale as you lift your body back up.
Repeat
Perform the desired number of repetitions, ensuring proper form and balance throughout.
Benefits:
The stability ball push-up enhances chest, shoulders, and triceps strength while engaging the core for balance and stability. The unstable surface increases activation of stabilising muscles, improving overall coordination and body control. This variation is excellent for building functional upper body strength and enhancing proprioception.
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