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Push Up Bosu Ball
Bodyweight · Horizontal Push · Compound
Chest Anterior DeltoidTriceps Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid, Triceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 5-8 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 150 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Place the Bosu ball flat side down on the floor.
- Position your hands on the curved side, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Extend your legs back into a plank position, keeping your body straight.
- Lower your chest towards the Bosu ball by bending your elbows.
- PT Cue: Keep your core engaged to maintain a straight body line.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Push Up Bosu Ball. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Anchored Resistance Band Chest Press | Bands swap | Bands |
| Assisted Chest Dip Kneeling | Machine swap | Machine |
| Barbell Decline Bench Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Floor Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Pause Bench Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Cable Bench Press | Cable swap | Cable |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.