Dumbbell Alternate Chest Press on Stability Ball
Description
The dumbbell alternate chest press on stability ball is a chest press performed with the upper back resting on a ball. The lifter presses one dumbbell up at a time while the other stays at the chest. The unstable surface and asymmetrical load force serious core engagement.
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Alternate Chest Press on Stability Ball Instructions
- Sit on a stability ball holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Walk your feet forward and let the upper back roll onto the ball.
- Lift your hips so your body forms a flat tabletop.
- Press both dumbbells up over your chest with palms facing forward.
- Lower one dumbbell down to your chest while the other stays up.
- Press the lower dumbbell back up to lockout.
- Lower the other dumbbell down and press it back up.
- Continue alternating arms with slow control.
Dumbbell Alternate Chest Press on Stability Ball Form & Visual
Dumbbell Alternate Chest Press on Stability Ball Benefits
- Builds chest and triceps
- Trains core stability
- Recruits stabilizers
- Asymmetrical loading challenge
- Improves balance
- Strong functional move
Dumbbell Alternate Chest Press on Stability Ball Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Anterior deltoid
- Core
Dumbbell Alternate Chest Press on Stability Ball Variations & Alternatives
- DB Press on Bench
- DB Press on Floor
- KB Floor Press
- Single Arm DB Press
