Push Up - Fitness Ball Wall
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght
Beginner Chest Triceps Strength Fitness Ball Push Compound Gym Home
Purpose: This exercise increases strength and produces greater functional strength for pressing movements.
Benefits: Pushups are a basic body weight chest exercise.
Stand upright close to a wall, holding a fitness ball in your hands. Hold your hands about shoulder-width apart on a fitness ball and place it against the wall. Keep your back straight. Your arms should be straight. This is your starting position. Bend your elbows while moving your upper body towards the ball. Keep your feet stationary. Inhale during this movement. Keep your back straight throughout the exercise. Slowly return to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The chest is composed of the Pectoralis Major and the Pectoralis Minor. The Pec Major attaches to the upper arm and pulls the upper arm across the chest. The Pec Minor lies mostly underneath the Pec Major and draws the shoulder blade down and forward.
Step 1
Stand close to a wall, hands about shoulder-width apart on a fitness ball against the wall.
Stand upright close to a wall, holding a fitness ball in your hands. Hold your hands about shoulder-width apart on a fitness ball and place it against the wall. Keep your back straight. Your arms should be straight. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Bend your elbows until your chest is against the ball.
Bend your elbows while moving your upper body towards the ball. Keep your feet stationary. Inhale during this movement. Keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
Step 3
Slowly return to the starting position.
Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Place your hands about shoulder-width apart on a fitness ball with your elbows bent. Keep your back straight.