Exercise technique

dumbbell incline one arm press on exercise ball

The dumbbell incline one arm press on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the shoulders and triceps. It requires balance and core stability due to the use of an exercise ball and the unilateral pressing movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in one hand, feet flat on the ground.
  2. Slowly walk your feet forward, rolling the ball until your head, neck, and upper back are supported on the ball.
  3. Hold the dumbbell at shoulder height with your palm facing forward.
  4. Press the dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. 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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