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Best Advanced Chest And Tricep Workouts With Bosu Balance Trainer

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The BOSU Balance Trainer is a versatile piece of equipment, characterized by its dual-sided design that introduces instability to exercises, enhancing core engagement.

This workout integrates advanced-level exercises ideal for individuals with over four years of weightlifting experience, designed to challenge stability and control.

The chest muscles, located on the torso’s front, and the triceps, found on the rear of the upper arm, are trained effectively together due to their synergistic roles in pressing movements.

These activities emphasize pectoral development through horizontal pressing and shoulder adduction, engaging both muscle groups to their full potential.

The 7 Best Advanced Chest and Tricep Exercises with BOSU Balance Trainer

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  • 1. Balance Trainer Push Up

    Balance Trainer Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    588,535
    Chest Strength
    29 mScore
    Chest
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Push Up is a challenging version of the regular push-up that helps improve your stability. It uses an unstable surface, making the exercise harder and enhancing your overall strength in pushing movements.

    How to do it

    1. Place your hands on the outside edges of the Balance Trainer with the dome side facing up.
    2. Lift your knees to create a straight line from your heels to your shoulders.
    3. Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the Balance Trainer, keeping your elbows close to your body.
    4. Push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    7reps
    2
    7reps
    3
    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 2. Balance Trainer Narrow Push Up

    Balance Trainer Narrow Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    51,829
    Chest Strength
    61 mScore
    Chest
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Narrow Push Up strengthens your chest, shoulders, and triceps while using a Balance Trainer to create instability. This variation encourages more tricep engagement due to the narrow grip.

    How to do it

    1. Stand behind the Balance Trainer with the dome side down.
    2. Place your hands on the platform in a narrow grip and step back into a plank position.
    3. Bend your arms to lower your chest toward the Balance Trainer.
    4. Push back up to the plank position with straight arms.
    5. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 3. Balance Trainer Dome Push Ups

    Balance Trainer Dome Push Ups demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    105,401
    Chest Strength
    51 mScore
    Chest
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Dome Push Up is an advanced push-up variation that works your chest, shoulders, and triceps while improving your stability. Using a Balance Trainer makes the exercise more challenging than regular push-ups, helping you build strength for other pushing movements.

    How to do it

    1. Stand behind the Balance Trainer and place your hands on the dome.
    2. Step back into a plank position with your feet hip-width apart.
    3. Lower your chest towards the top of the dome by bending your arms.
    4. Push back up to the straight arm plank position slowly.
    5. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back throughout the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 4. Balance Trainer Spiderman Push Up

    Balance Trainer Spiderman Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    131,300
    Chest Strength
    42 mScore
    Chest
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Spiderman Push Up is a fun exercise that combines Push Ups and Mountain Climbers. It works your chest, triceps, and core while also improving stability using a Balance Trainer.

    How to do it

    1. Start in a plank position with the Balance Trainer platform side up.
    2. Lower your chest towards the dome, then push back up to plank.
    3. Bring your right knee towards your right shoulder, keeping it pointed outward.
    4. Repeat the push-up followed by bringing your left knee to your left shoulder.
    5. Keep your core engaged and avoid arching your lower back.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 5. Balance Trainer Wide Pushups

    Balance Trainer Wide Pushups demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    68,293
    Chest Strength
    50 mScore
    Chest
    Photo of BOSU® Balance Trainer
    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    Wide Pushups on a Balance Trainer help strengthen your chest, shoulders, and core by adding instability. This exercise targets your chest more and improves your upper body strength and balance.

    How to do it

    1. Stand behind the Balance Trainer with the top side up.
    2. Place your hands in the handles with a wide grip.
    3. Step back into a plank position.
    4. Bend your arms to lower your chest towards the platform.
    5. Push back up to the plank position.
    6. Keep your core tight and your back straight.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps
  • 6. Balance Trainer Stability Ball Push Up

    Balance Trainer Stability Ball Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    16,075
    Chest Strength
    64 mScore
    Chest
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer
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    Stability (Swiss) Ball

    The Balance Trainer Stability Ball Push Up is a challenging twist on the regular push-up. It works your chest, shoulders, and triceps while adding instability for increased strength and stability in pushing movements.

    How to do it

    1. Get into a plank position with your feet on a Balance Trainer dome and hands on Balance Pods.
    2. Lower your chest towards the floor by bending your arms.
    3. Push back up to the plank position, keeping your core tight and your lower back straight.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 7. Balance Trainer Incline Push Up

    Balance Trainer Incline Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    31,394
    Chest Strength
    83 mScore
    Chest
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Incline Push Up is an advanced push-up variation that focuses on your chest and triceps. Using a Balance Trainer makes the exercise more unstable, which helps target your lower chest effectively.

    How to do it

    1. Place the Balance Trainer on a POWERSTAX™.
    2. Get into an incline plank position with your hands on the platform's edges.
    3. Slowly lower your chest toward the platform by bending your arms.
    4. Push back up to the plank position by extending your arms.
    5. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    9reps
    2
    9reps
    3
    9reps
    4
    9reps

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