Strength

Seated Med Ball Overhead Press

The Seated Med Ball Overhead Press is a dynamic upper body exercise focusing on building strength in shoulders and arms. Using a medicine ball, this simple movement boosts muscle strength, improves posture, and enhances endurance.

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Seated Med Ball Overhead Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Begin by sitting straight on a chair, feet firmly planted on the ground and holding a medicine ball with both hands.

Bring the ball up over your head so that your arms are stretched out but not locked.

Engage your core and keep your back straight while pressing the ball upward.

Lower the ball back to the starting position in a controlled way.

Repeat these steps for the programmed number of reps, ensuring not to arch your back or hunch your shoulders.

Begin by sitting straight on a chair, feet firmly planted on the ground and holding a medicine ball with both hands.

Bring the ball up over your head so that your arms are stretched out but not locked.

Engage your core and keep your back straight while pressing the ball upward.

Lower the ball back to the starting position in a controlled way.

Repeat these steps for the programmed number of reps, ensuring not to arch your back or hunch your shoulders.

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