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Wall Sit with Overhead Press

Wall sits with overhead press offer double the bang for your buck. The Wall-Sit by itself is already challenging, by adding the Overhead press you are calling on your core to work more and strengthening your shoulders. your ar

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Muscles:

Quads, Shoulders,

Type of exercise

How to

  • Position the swiss ball in the small of your spine with the ball against the wall in a seated position.
  • Making sure the hips, knees, and toes are all forward facing shoulder width apart.
  • Start with the dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing outward and shoulders back.
  • Press the dumbbells straight overhead as you stay in a seated position.
  • Bring the dumbbells back to start position.
  • Repeat.

Benefits

Strength, Stability

Movement Pattern:
Avoid:
Other Options:
Be Safe: Slow and controlled Movements
Contraindications

Kimmie Beneke
Since 2005 Kimmie has been providing professional fitness training and instruction. In the Spring of 2015, she brought her expertise to the Body First Fitness Team. She loves working with a variety of clients. From teenagers to 80-year-olds, from couch potatoes to the experienced athletes, from the self-motivated to those that need a cheerleader, Kimmie finds joy in working with them all. T.G.I.F.; The Grind . is one of Kimmie’s favorite classes to teach.