ChestIntermediate

Push-Ups With Feet On An Exercise Ball

Strength movement using Exercise Ball.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ChestSupporting Shoulders, Triceps

Movement instructions

1
Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart from each other holding your torso up at arms length.
2
Place your toes on top of an exercise ball. This will allow your body to be elevated.
3
Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the floor as you inhale.
4
Using your pectoral muscles, press your upper body back up to the starting position and squeeze your chest. Breathe out as you perform this step.
5
After a second pause at the contracted position, repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

Technique guidance

Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Use the ball on a clear, non-slip surface and position yourself near support while learning the movement.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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