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How to do Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups

This exercise targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and involves alternating arm lifts while seated on a stability ball, engaging the core and shoulders for balance and control.

Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Shoulders and Core
Level
Beginner
Category
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How to do Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups, step by step

  1. Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inwards and your arms extended down by your sides.
  3. Engage your core and slowly lift one arm up towards your shoulder, keeping your elbow slightly bent.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arm back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement with the other arm.
  6. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups works your lats as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and core.

Track Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups in SPLYT

Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups 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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