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Primary Muscle Group: Chest, abs, thighs.
Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Rectus Abdominus, Quadriceps
Preparation: Lie with your upper back, neck and head supported by the ball - place an exercise band between your back and the ball. Grasp the band in each hand and bend your elbows at 90 degrees.
Breathing: Exhale when pressing hands up, inhale as you return them to start position.
Execution: As you press your hands towards the ceiling, exhale. Inhale as you bring your hands back down to starting position.
Comments: This one tones your back, your abdomen and your thighs. Remember to keep those hips lifted throughout.
Here are a few suggested alternative exercises:
Ball Dumbbell Chest FlysBall Dumbbell Chest PressBall Dumbbell PulloverBall Incline Dumbbell FlyBall Incline Dumbbell PressBall Push UpsBand Chest PressBand Decline Chest PressBand Incline Chest PressBench Press - BarbellBench Press - Hammer StrengthCable CrossoverCable PulloverChest Press - Hammer StrengthDecline Bench Press - BarbellDecline Dumbbell FlyDecline Dumbbell PressFlat Dumbbell FlyFlat Dumbbell PressIncline Dumbbell FlyIncline Dumbbell PressPush Ups
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