# Close Stability Ball Push-Up

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/close-stability-ball-push-up

Also known as: Close Stability Ball Pushup, Close Stability Ball Press-Up, Close Swiss Ball Push-Up, Close Exercise Ball Push-Up, Narrow Stability Ball Push-Up

Variation of: [Stability Ball Push-Up](https://heatsy.app/ex/stability-ball-push-up)

Body region: Chest, Arms, Core

## Equipment

- Stability Ball

## Technique

1. Place both hands close together on top of a stability ball, fingers wrapped around the sides, and walk the feet back to a plank.
2. Lower the chest to the ball with elbows tucked beside the ribs.
3. Press up to straight arms and keep the ball steady.

### Cues

- Keep the elbows tight to the ribs to bias the triceps.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the elbows flare.
- Letting the ball roll and the hips sag.

## Alternatives

- [Incline Push-Up](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-push-up)
- [Feet-on-Stability-Ball Push-Up](https://heatsy.app/ex/feet-on-stability-ball-push-up)