Chest · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Dumbbell Press On Exercise Ball

The dumbbell press on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the shoulders and triceps, performed while balancing on an exercise ball to increase core activation and stability demands.

Dumbbell Press On Exercise Ball demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Dumbbell Press On Exercise Ball, step by step

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and dumbbells in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. Slowly walk your feet forward, rolling the exercise ball until your lower back is supported on the ball and your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
  4. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Press On Exercise Ball works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Track Dumbbell Press On Exercise Ball in SPLYT

Dumbbell Press On Exercise Ball is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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