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The name Bosu Ball is a little misleading.

That’s because, despite the word ‘ball,’ a Bosu is actually half a ball.

The half ball is inflated, and the base is firm.

Woman balancing on a Bosu ball.

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you’re free to use it for stretching, weight training, rehabbing, and strength exercises.

Either way, you will need a balancing act.

The point of this piece of equipment is that it makes you work to stabilize yourself.

To learn every possible Bosu ball exercise, we askedWeStrive Apptrainers Jessa Olson and Kyle Lance.

To make it easier, reduce your range of motion.

Push Ups

This exercise isn’t safe for everyone.

If you have a wrist, shoulder, or elbow injury, Olson recommends avoiding Bosu ball push-ups.