Advanced Push Up on Exercise Ball
This exercise strengthens the arms, chest and shoulders while increasing coordination and core stability. Instructions Begin with putting your feet together on the exercise ball, hands on the floor beneath your shoulders, and arms straight in push up position. Find your balance in this position. Once you have found your balance, bend your slowly arms […]
Push Ups
This exercise is designed to work the chest, triceps, and shoulder muscles. It is great for home work outs and at the gym. Instructions Start by lying face down on the mat. Hands should be shoulder width apart under the shoulders and toes tucked under. Exhale and push up with your hands while engaging your […]
Extended Arm Crunches with Exercise Ball
This is a more popular ab exercise with the fitness ball. Instructions Lying on your back, have your knees bent, and your feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be straight up holding the ball between both hands. Exhale and lift the ball slowly up, keeping your arms straight. Stop just before the ball […]
Push Ups with Elbows Close to Sides
This is a simple push up exercise. Instructions Start this exercise in regular push up position. You should be facing the mat, arms stretched out with palms flat on the mat, hands directly under your shoulders, fingers pointing straight forward. Legs should be straight out behind you, resting on your toes, back straight, and abs […]
Push Ups from Knees
This is an easier version of the push up from toes. Instructions Start this exercise in regular push up position, but with your knees down on the mat. Your hands should be under your shoulders and torso should be straight. Inhale and slowly lower your body towards the mat bending your arms. Make sure to […]
Pushups with Thighs on the Exercise Ball
This exercise requires good balance on the stability ball. Instructions Roll a stability ball into the middle of a gymnastics mat. Lay over the ball with your stomach on the ball and your hands shoulder width apart on the floor. Roll over the ball & walk your hands out until the ball is under your […]