Tone Your Arms With the Stability Ball

Program Description

The stability ball is a good prop to use for an in-home upper body workout. Several traditional exercises can be modified and performed on the ball to challenge balance and core strength, in addition to toning the arms. The most important thing to remember when training with the ball is to use one that is the correct size for your height.

Action Steps

1. Lie on the ball with your hands and feet on the floor. Walk your hands out until you are in a push-up position with the ball underneath your shins. Perform as many push-ups as you can with good form. To make this exercise less challenging, keep the ball underneath your thighs.
2. Place your forearms on top of the ball and extend your legs behind you. Hold a plank position for as long as you can. If you need to, place the ball against a wall to make it more stable.
3. Stand up, extend your arms in front of you and hold the ball in between your hands. Squat down as you press the ball overhead. Do three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.