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Fit Ball Alternating Dumbbell Press

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells Fit Ball

Starting Position

Seated on Fitness Ball

Procedure

 
  1. Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells.
  2. Hold the dumbbells in the air with the elbows in line with the shoulders (palms facing out).
  3. Press one arm upward until the elbow is almost locked.
  4. Slowly lower the arm back to where the elbow is in line with the shoulder
  5. Repeat with the other arm.

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abdominals tight.
  • Try to keep the arms back in line with your ears.

You Should Feel it...

In your shoulders and abdominals

Exercise Purpose

Improves unilateral shoulder strength.

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