How to Do
How to Do Push Up on stability Ball and Bench
The push up on the stability ball and bench should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the push up on the stability ball and bench.
Beginning
Beginning Push Up
1. Pull your belly button toward your spine to contract your abs and tighten your core.
2. Inhale as you lower yourself to the floor, carefully bending your elbows until they are at a 90-degree angle.
3. Return to the starting position by exhaling while clenching your chest muscles and pushing up through your hands.
Movement
Push Up Movement
1. Begin by coming into a pushup position with your feet and arms all on different objects.
2. Your right arm will be straight on top of a stacked bench so that your hand is flat on it. Your left arm will be straight on a stability ball so your palm is also flat in the middle of it. Lastly, both of your legs will be straight behind you on a chair so that your toes are on it.
3. Make sure all three objects are the same height off of the ground.
4. Complete a push up by bending with your elbows and bringing your body down slowly so that your arms form 90 degree angles.
5. Pause at the bottom for a brief second before pressing yourself back up to the starting position.
Benefits
Push Up Benefits
Push ups are an excellent way to strengthen your upper body. The triceps, pectoral muscles, and shoulders are all worked out. They can help strengthen the lower back and core by activating drawing in the abdominal muscles when done correctly. Pushups are a quick and effective strength-building exercise.
Exercise Aliases
How to Do a Push Up, Exercise Push Up Variations, Stability Ball Push Up.
