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Swiss Ball W Raise

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Swiss Ball W Raise

Swiss Ball W Raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets your upper body, primarily delts, traps, and upper and middle back. Using a Swiss ball also provides mobility and stability to the core.

Demonstration Video

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Instructions

  1. Lie face down on a swiss ball with your chest parallel to the floor. Hang your arms in front of the ball with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Bending your elbows at a 90-degree angle, raise your arms up and spread them apart while squeezing your shoulder blades. Keep lifting them until your arms are parallel to the floor and your palms are at your head. Pause here and then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Keep your knees slightly bent to keep the ball from rolling back and forth.
  • Don't use momentum to raise your arms.

Alternative Exercises

Incline W Raise

PREHAB BENCH

Incline W Raise is a lateral raise variation that is a great upper body exercise that targets the shoulders. This isolation exercise can be completed with or without equipment and is a great addition to any training program.

Swiss Ball T Raise

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Swiss Ball T Raise improves mobility, strength, and stability throughout the shoulders as well as reduces the risk of injuries. This exercise also provides stability to the core.

Swiss Ball Y Raise

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Swiss Ball Y Raise targets your upper body and provides strength to the shoulders and upper back. This exercise also provides stability and mobility to both of these regions

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024