Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Around The Worlds
Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
Get on your hands and knees next to an exercise ball.
Place your elbows on top of the ball, keeping your arm out to your side. This will be your starting position.
Lower your torso towards the floor, keeping your elbow on top of the ball. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, and repeat with the other arm.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Chest Stretch on Stability Ball is beginner and uses exercise ball. Choose Chest Stretch on Stability Ball if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge. Around The Worlds is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Chest Stretch on Stability Ball isolates the target muscle for focused development.