Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press
Description
The dumbbell seated on exercise ball shoulder press is an overhead press performed seated on a stability ball. The unstable surface forces extra core engagement while the shoulders and triceps press the dumbbells overhead. It is a strong functional shoulder builder.
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press Instructions
- Sit on a stability ball with feet planted on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with palms facing forward.
- Sit tall with chest up and core braced hard.
- Press both dumbbells straight up over your head.
- Lock out the arms at the top.
- Pause briefly with the dumbbells over your shoulders.
- Lower with control back to shoulder level.
- Keep your torso steady and stable throughout.
Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press Benefits
- Builds shoulders and triceps
- Trains core stability
- Recruits stabilizers
- Improves balance
- Strict seated form
- Useful functional press
Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Lateral deltoid
- Core
Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press Variations & Alternatives
- DB Seated Shoulder Press on Bench
- DB Standing Press
- Arnold Press
- KB Press
