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Shoulder · Strengthening

Military Press with Resistance Band on SwissBall

Military press with resistance band on SwissBall, 3 sets, 10 repetitions

Illustration of the Military Press with Resistance Band on SwissBall exercise

Listen to the instructions

How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 10

Description: Sit on a SwissBall with your back straight and shoulder blades stable. Hold the resistance band with your hands at shoulder level, then push upward by extending your arms overhead, controlling the movement well and keeping your core engaged.

Tips: Keep the shoulder blades stable and avoid arching the back. Control the upward and downward movement to effectively work the shoulders.

Progression: Increase the resistance of the band or the number of repetitions when the exercise becomes too easy.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
resistance band, SwissBall
Starting position
Seated on SwissBall, back straight, shoulder blades stable
Clinical goal
Muscle strengthening of the shoulders
Also known as
shoulder press with resistance band, resistance band arm elevation on SwissBall, SwissBall shoulder development

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.