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Fit Ball Alternating Dumbbell Row

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Fit Ball Dumbbells

Starting Position

Stomach and chest on fit ball with arms full extended and dumbbells in hands.

Procedure

  1. With arms extended and palms facing towards each other, slowly pull one arm towards your shoulder.
  2. Pull your shoulder blade in towards your spine, flexing your mid-back muscles.
  3. Slowly return the arm to the starting position.
  4. Repeat with the other side.
  5. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • Keep the abdominals tight or flexed.
  • Find the appropriately sized fit ball and make sure it is firm.

You Should Feel it...

In your biceps and mid-back muscles.

Exercise Purpose

Develops unilateral upper body strength while teaching each side of the body to work independently of one another.

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