Push-ups with legs on the ball
Start in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart on the floor, directly under your shoulders. Place your shins or feet on top of a stability ball, ensuring your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Chest
- Injury risk
- Low
Primary muscles
- Pectoralis Major
- Anterior Deltoid
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Serratus Anterior
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Transverse Abdominis
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus Maximus
Target muscles
- chest
- shoulder
- arms
- abs
- glutes
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Start in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart on the floor, directly under your shoulders.
- 2
Place your shins or feet on top of a stability ball, ensuring your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- 3
Engage your core and glutes to maintain stability on the ball.
- 4
Lower your chest towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked slightly towards your body.
- 5
Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting plank position.
- 6
Maintain a stable core and avoid letting your hips sag or pike throughout the movement.
Safety & form
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