How to Do Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press

  1. 01Sit upright on a stability ball with feet flat on the floor and hold dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
  2. 02Engage the core to stabilize the spine and press both dumbbells directly overhead until arms are straight.
  3. 03Keep the ribs tucked down to prevent the lower back from arching during the ascent.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position at the shoulders with elbows slightly in front of the body.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the stability ball feels unstable, widen the foot stance to create a more solid base for the overhead press.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press work?

Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press correctly?

Sit upright on a stability ball with feet flat on the floor and hold dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Engage the core to stabilize the spine and press both dumbbells directly overhead until arms are straight. Keep the ribs tucked down to prevent the lower back from arching during the ascent. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position at the shoulders with elbows slightly in front of the body.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press?

If the stability ball feels unstable, widen the foot stance to create a more solid base for the overhead press.

Is Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press?

Dumbbell Seated On Exercise Ball Shoulder Press uses dumbbell.

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