Push-up ► decline push up

Individual work

Push-up position, legs (shins) placed on the exercise ball, arms bent and stretched (upper body lowered and raised).

Attention:
No hollow back, elbows bent approx. 45° from the upper body ("A" shape with the arms), shoulders fixed and pulled down towards the hips. To prevent the ball from rolling away, you can lean it against a wall.

Lighten:
Support yourself in place (without bending and stretching your arms); lower your upper body less; bring the exercise ball closer to your hips.

Harden:
Additional weight (on the shoulders); unstable support for the arms.

Variation:
Vary the position of the hands/arms (e.g.: wide, narrow, together).

1 exercise ball

1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 ball/balance cushion/balance board ► to make the exercise more difficult (unstable surface)