Exercise Lab

Alternating Shoulder Press on *Exercise Ball

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Equipment

  • Torque F7 (Functional Trainer)

Muscle Groups

  • Biceps
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps

Purposes

  • Shoulder strength.
  • Core stability.

Description

  • Set doors narrow, adjust swivel pulleys to lowest position, place burst-proof exercise ball between swivel pulleys and set resistance.
  • Keeping back straight, sit on ball and grasp handles so elbows form 90° angle, palms facing away from machine.
  • Press one arm upward while bringing hand toward center of your body. Return to start position and repeat with other arm.
  • * Exercise ball sold separately

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight and chest up.

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back.
  • Collapsing the chest.
  • Collapsing the trunk.