How to Do
How to Do Push Up on Stability Ball, Bench, and Single Leg
The push up on the stability ball 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.
Beginning
Beginning Push Up
Pull your belly button toward your spine to contract your abs and tighten your core.
Inhale as you lower yourself to the floor, carefully bending your elbows until they are at a 90-degree angle.
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, one of your legs will be straight behind you on a chair so that your toe is on it. Your other leg will be straight behind you in the air so that it is hovering in the air over the chair.
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
Full-body activation improves functional strength.
Stretching Muscles for Health and Vitality
Improve the health of your cardiovascular system.
Exercise Aliases
How to Do a Push Up, Exercise Push Up Variations, Stability Ball Push Up.
