Shoulder Press With Dumbbells On Exercise Ball

General And Specifics

• this fitness exercise combines strength with coordination, sense of balance and stability

Starting Position

• grasp two dumbbells
• sit on the middle of the gym ball
• the legs are bent and the feet flat on the floor
• the weights lie on the thighs
• the back is straight
• look ahead and concentrate on one point

Correct Execution

• brace the core
• to bring the weights above your head, raise at first one, then the second thigh quickly, use the momentum and guide the bent arms up
• the palms of the hands point forward now
• push up the weights, but do not let them touch
• the arms are still bent a bit in the final position
• bring the weights back down to ear-height without pausing
• all movements are slow and controlled
• hold the head in a neutral position and the back straight
• do several reps

tip for the workout

• to make it more difficult, raise the weights alternatingly