exercise ball pike push up
exercise ball pike push up — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, shoulders, triceps, core

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exercise ball pike push up

Body part
chest
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start in a push-up position with your hands on the floor and your shins resting on the stability ball.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lift your hips up towards the ceiling, rolling the ball towards your hands.

  3. 3

    Keep your legs straight and your body in a pike position, forming an inverted V shape.

  4. 4

    Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the floor, keeping your head in line with your hands.

  5. 5

    Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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