Exercise technique

exercise ball pike push up

The exercise ball pike push up is a challenging upper body and core exercise that combines a pike movement with a push-up, performed with the shins on a stability ball. This exercise targets the pectorals while also engaging the shoulders, triceps, and core for stabilization and strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands on the floor and your shins resting on the stability ball.
  2. Engage your core and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, rolling the ball towards your hands.
  3. Keep your legs straight and your body in a pike position, forming an inverted V shape.
  4. Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the floor, keeping your head in line with your hands.
  5. Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps, Core.

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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