Exercise

Dumbbell Press on Exercise Ball

Also known as: stability ball dumbbell press, swiss ball chest press

Dumbbell Press on Exercise Ball is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: triceps lateral head, anterior deltoid and upper abs. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in each hand, then walk your feet forward until your upper back and head rest on the ball.
  2. Keep the hips lifted so the torso is parallel to the floor, feet flat and wide.
  3. Press the dumbbells up over your chest until the arms are extended.
  4. Lower them with control to the sides of the chest and repeat.

Similar exercises

Dumbbell Bench Press
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Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover
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Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip
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One Arm Dumbbell Bench Press
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Straight-Arm Dumbbell Pullover
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Deep Push-Up
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Alternatives with other equipment

Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
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Pushups
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Bench Press - With Bands
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Leverage Chest Press
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Alternating Floor Press
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Cable Chest Press
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