Exercise technique

cable one arm incline press on exercise ball

The cable one arm incline press on exercise ball is a unilateral chest exercise performed on an unstable surface, targeting the pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. The use of the exercise ball increases the demand for balance and core stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back resting against an incline bench.
  2. Hold a cable handle in one hand and position your arm at a 90-degree angle with your elbow bent.
  3. Press the cable handle forward and upward, extending your arm fully.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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