Strengthens the pecs, triceps, shoulders and improves core stability
- Begin by kneeling behind your gym ball and then roll forwards over the ball walking your hands out until you are in the ‘press up’ position
- The ‘press up’ position must be a straight prone body, ankles on the ball, abs tight, legs tensed straight and shoulders tucked in (imagine pulling the shoulder blades down your body)
- To begin bend your elbows, inhaling as you lower your chest down towards the ground and then press away, keeping your elbows tucked in, your body straight and exhale
- Press ups should be done at a controlled pace and emphasis placed on maintaining good body posture throughout. try twenty reps