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Feet on Swiss Ball Push Up

FEET ON SWISS BALL PUSH UP | FEET ON STABILITY BALL PUSHUP

This an exercise progression of the conventional PUSH UP. Start by putting your feet on a Swiss ball or stability ball. Support the upper half of your body with your hands on the ground at least shoulder distance apart. Keep the upper arm about 45-60 degrees away from the torso. Hold a neutral spine and slowly lower the upper body. Generally your hands should be at your upper chest line at the bottom of the movement. Push up while keeping the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

  • Pectoralis Major / Pectoralis Minor

  • Anterior Deltoids

  • Serratus Anterior

  • Triceps Brachii

Related Conditions:

  • AC Joint Sprain

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

  • Shoulder Instability

  • Chest Strain / Pec Strain

Exercise videos

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