chest#0006
push-up (on stability ball)
A chest exercise for your pectorals, done with stability ball. Watch the demo, read the tips, then see how many sets and reps suit your goal.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Type of move
- Push forward
- Difficulty
- Beginner friendly

Tips for “push forward” moves
How to do it well
Set your shoulder blades back and down before you start.
Elbows about 45° from your body, not flared wide.
Lower under control to a full, comfortable range.
Press away and keep your body or back tight throughout.
Sets and reps for your goal · beginner
- Lose fat
- 2 × 10–12rest 60 s
- Get fitter · your goal
- 2 × 8–12rest 90 s
- Build muscle
- 3 × 6–10rest 120 s
- Get stronger
- 3 × 5–8rest 150 s
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