Lats exercise · stability ball
Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups
The exercise ball alternating arm ups is a stability ball exercise that targets the lats, with the shoulders and core assisting.
- Target muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Shoulders, core
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Back
How to do the exercise ball alternating arm ups
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inwards and your arms extended down by your sides.
- Engage your core and slowly lift one arm up towards your shoulder, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arm back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement with the other arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the lats. The shoulders and core work as secondary muscles. See all lat exercises or every stability ball exercise.
