Safety Notes

• Select light weights to prioritize form
• Ensure stability ball is properly inflated and sized
• Avoid if acute shoulder or lower back pain exists
• Keep movements controlled to prevent strain

Spotting

Not typically required; focus on self-supported form with light weights.

Common Mistakes

• Using momentum to lift
• Dropping elbows below torso
• Arching lower back
• Gripping too tightly
• Incomplete extension

• Shoulder impingement
• Lower back instability
• Wrist injuries

• Shoulder extension to parallel
• Ankle stability for foot positioning

Build Up First

• Basic triceps isolation technique
• Core bracing proficiency