Exercise technique

dumbbell incline press on exercise ball

The dumbbell incline press on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the shoulders and triceps. Performing this movement on an exercise ball increases the demand for balance and core stability compared to a traditional incline press on a bench.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Slowly walk your feet forward, rolling your body down the ball until your head, neck, and upper back are supported on the ball.
  3. Hold the dumbbells at shoulder level, elbows bent and pointing out to the sides.
  4. Press the dumbbells upward, extending your arms fully.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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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