How do you do a push-ups with feet on an exercise ball?
An intermediate strength exercise done with a exercise ball that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length. Place your toes on top of an exercise ball.
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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 positionPush-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball, finishing position
How to Perform
1Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length.
2Place your toes on top of an exercise ball. This will allow your body to be elevated.
3Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
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.
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
