Barbell Chest Press on Stability Ball
The bench press with the upper back on a stability ball, hips up; the ball makes the trunk steady every rep.
How to do it
Setup
Upper back on the ball, hips level with the knees, feet wide; a partner hands you the bar.
Steps
- Take the bar over the chest with straight arms.
- Lower it slowly to the chest, hips staying up.
- Press back up and hand the bar off after the set.
Common mistakes
Loading it like a bench press: the ball cannot take a heavy bar; stay light. Hips dropping under the bar: squeeze the glutes and keep the bridge. Feet close together: set them wide for balance.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
