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Chest · Beginner

Exercise Ball Hug

Standing isometric chest squeeze performed by hugging a stability ball between both forearms and hands.

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Exercise Ball Hug demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestShoulders

Equipment

Stability Ball

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall with a stability ball centered in front of your chest and spread both hands and forearms around its sides.
  2. 02Brace your trunk, keep the shoulders down, and hold the ball at chest height.
  3. 03Press both forearms and hands inward to hug the ball firmly without rounding the upper back.
  4. 04Hold the squeeze briefly while breathing normally and keeping the ball centered.
  5. 05Release gradually and repeat without bouncing or shrugging.

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