How to Do Exercise Ball Back Stretch

Exercise Ball Back Stretch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Exercise Ball Back Stretch

  1. 01Sit on the stability ball and slowly walk the feet forward to roll the spine onto the surface.
  2. 02Lay the back flat against the curve of the ball with the head and neck supported.
  3. 03Extend the arms overhead and allow the chest and abdominals to open horizontally.
  4. 04Hold the position for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths.
  5. 05Walk the feet back toward the ball to return to a seated upright position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Back Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Lean into the stretch slowly to avoid overextending the lumbar spine beyond its comfortable range.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Back Stretch questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Back Stretch work?

Exercise Ball Back Stretch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Exercise Ball Back Stretch correctly?

Sit on the stability ball and slowly walk the feet forward to roll the spine onto the surface. Lay the back flat against the curve of the ball with the head and neck supported. Extend the arms overhead and allow the chest and abdominals to open horizontally. Hold the position for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths. Walk the feet back toward the ball to return to a seated upright position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Exercise Ball Back Stretch?

Lean into the stretch slowly to avoid overextending the lumbar spine beyond its comfortable range.

Is Exercise Ball Back Stretch suitable for beginners?

Exercise Ball Back Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Back Stretch?

No. Exercise Ball Back Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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