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Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball

Primary
Chest
Secondary
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Exercise Ball
Level
intermediate

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball demonstration

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball, starting position
Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball, starting position
Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball, finishing position
Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length.
  2. 2Place your toes on top of an exercise ball. This will allow your body to be elevated.
  3. 3Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
  4. 4Using your pectoral muscles, press your upper body back up to the starting position and squeeze your chest. Breathe out as you perform this step.
  5. 5After a second pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
ChestShouldersTriceps

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball work?

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball primarily targets the Chest. It also works the Shoulders, Triceps as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball?

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball requires Exercise Ball.

Is Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball suitable for beginners?

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.