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How to do Exercise Ball Pike Push Up

The exercise ball pike push up is a challenging upper body and core exercise that combines a pike movement with a push-up, performed with the shins on a stability ball. This exercise targets the pectorals while also engaging the shoulders, triceps, and core for stabilization and strength.

Exercise Ball Pike Push Up demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders, Triceps and Core
Level
Advanced
Category
Chest

How to do Exercise Ball Pike Push Up, step by step

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands on the floor and your shins resting on the stability ball.
  2. Engage your core and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, rolling the ball towards your hands.
  3. Keep your legs straight and your body in a pike position, forming an inverted V shape.
  4. Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the floor, keeping your head in line with your hands.
  5. Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Exercise Ball Pike Push Up works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders, triceps and core.

Track Exercise Ball Pike Push Up in SPLYT

Exercise Ball Pike Push Up 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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