This exercise emphasizes the Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, and Triceps. It is an excellent exercise to improve upper body strength, balance and core. It may also be performed by placing your feet on a stability ball, using dumbbells in place of medicine balls or hands flat on a bench or floor.

• Assume a push-up position with your hands on the medicine balls that are placed a little further than shoulder-width apart.
• Hold or draw the belly button inward and maintain a neutral position of the lower back and neck.
• Breathe in and lower your body until the shoulders sink just slightly past the elbows.
• Breathe out and push up to start position. Repeat.

Tips on Form: Stay concentrated and focused so you can maintain adequate balance. Do not protract your neck or extend your neck to look up. Do not lead with the belly button; always maintain a neutral position. Breathe out on exertion.

Advanced Tip: Work up to 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions.