Swiss Ball Dumbbell Press: how to do it and form tips

A dumbbell chest press performed lying on an unstable Swiss ball, recruiting additional stabilising muscles in the core and shoulders compared to a fixed bench.

Form tips

  1. Position your shoulder blades on the ball with hips raised in a bridge — keep hips elevated the entire set.
  2. Start lighter than your usual bench weight to account for the balance demand.
  3. If the ball rolls, widen your foot stance; narrower stance increases the stability challenge.
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