Chest exercise · stability ball
Push-Up (on Stability Ball)
The push-up (on stability ball) is a stability ball exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the triceps, shoulders and core assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders, core
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the push-up (on stability ball)
- Place the stability ball on the ground and position yourself facing down with your hands on the ball, shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your legs straight out behind you, balancing on your toes.
- Engage your core and lower your chest towards the ball by bending your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat 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 chest (pectorals). The triceps, shoulders and core work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every stability ball exercise.
