Exercise Detail

dumbbell press on exercise ball

The dumbbell press on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the shoulders and triceps, performed while balancing on an exercise ball to increase core activation and stability demands.

ChestStrengthIntermediateMedia available

Equipment

Dumbbell

Instructions

Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and dumbbells in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Slowly walk your feet forward, rolling the exercise ball until your lower back is supported on the ball and your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips

No coaching tips are available for this exercise yet.

Variations

No variations have been listed yet.

Related Chest Exercises

Back to all exercises

archer push up

The archer push up is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the pectorals and also works the triceps, shoulders, and core. It involves performing a push-up while extending one arm out to the side, increasing the load on the working arm and requiring significant strength, balance, and coordination.

assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with stability ball

The assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with a stability ball is a stretching exercise that targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectorals, and also involves the shoulders and triceps. It is performed while seated on a stability ball, using the ball to assist in deepening the stretch.

assisted wide-grip chest dip (kneeling)

The assisted wide-grip chest dip (kneeling) is a machine-based exercise targeting the pectorals, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. The assistance from the machine makes it accessible for those who may not yet have the strength for unassisted dips.

band bench press

The band bench press is a resistance exercise targeting the pectoral muscles using a resistance band. It mimics the traditional bench press but uses bands instead of weights, making it accessible and effective for building chest strength with less equipment.