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Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball

Category
Upper Arms
Target
Triceps

A narrow push-up on an unstable ball surface combines two challenges at once — the close hand position shifting load toward the triceps, and the ball forcing the shoulders and core to stabilize against wobble. Scale the range down before adding the instability if the standard version isn't solid yet.

How to Do the Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball

  1. Place the stability ball on the ground and position yourself in a push-up position with your hands on the ball, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to toe.
  3. Lower your chest towards the ball by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball primarily targets the Triceps, with Chest as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have stability ball? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball work?
The Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball primarily targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball?
The Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball is done with a stability ball.
What's a good alternative to the Narrow Push-Up On Exercise Ball?
If you don't have access to a stability ball, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.