Shoulder Press With Dumbbells On Exercise Ball
(4.50)
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through 2 votes
muscles: | Deltoids |
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auxiliary muscles: | Triceps, Trapezius, Lower Back, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques |
required: | Exercise Ball, Dumbbells (2) |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (17) |
General And Specifics
- this fitness exercise combines strength with coordination, sense of balance and stability
Starting Position
- grasp two dumbbells
- sit on the middle of the gym ball
- the legs are bent and the feet flat on the floor
- the weights lie on the thighs
- the back is straight
- look ahead and concentrate on one point
Correct Execution
- brace the core
- to bring the weights above your head, raise at first one, then the second thigh quickly, use the momentum and guide the bent arms up
- the palms of the hands point forward now
- push up the weights, but do not let them touch
- the arms are still bent a bit in the final position
- bring the weights back down to ear-height without pausing
- all movements are slow and controlled
- hold the head in a neutral position and the back straight
- do several reps
tip for the workout
- to make it more difficult, raise the weights alternatingly