How to Do Exercise Ball Lat Stretch

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

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Exercise Ball Lat Stretch

  1. 01Kneel on the floor in front of a stability ball and place both forearms on top of the ball.
  2. 02Roll the ball forward while dropping the chest towards the floor and pushing the hips back.
  3. 03Hold the position when a stretch is felt along the sides of the back and underarms.
  4. 04Breathe deeply into the ribcage to expand the lats during the hold.
  5. 05Slowly roll the ball back toward the body to release the stretch.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Lat Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Push the armpits toward the floor while keeping the palms facing each other to maximize the stretch in the lateral torso.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Lat Stretch questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Lat Stretch work?

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

How do you do Exercise Ball Lat Stretch correctly?

Kneel on the floor in front of a stability ball and place both forearms on top of the ball. Roll the ball forward while dropping the chest towards the floor and pushing the hips back. Hold the position when a stretch is felt along the sides of the back and underarms. Breathe deeply into the ribcage to expand the lats during the hold. Slowly roll the ball back toward the body to release the stretch.

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

Push the armpits toward the floor while keeping the palms facing each other to maximize the stretch in the lateral torso.

Is Exercise Ball Lat Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Lat Stretch?

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

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