How to Do Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch

Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone 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 Lower Back Prone Stretch

  1. 01Drape the torso over the stability ball with the belly centered on the apex of the curve.
  2. 02Allow the arms and legs to hang freely toward the floor, creating a rounded spine position.
  3. 03Focus on deep diaphragmatic breaths to expand the lower back tissue against the ball.
  4. 04Relax the neck and let the head drop to release tension in the upper traps.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone 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

Ensure the hips remain in contact with the stability ball to prevent the lower back from over-arching.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch work?

Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone 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 Lower Back Prone Stretch correctly?

Drape the torso over the stability ball with the belly centered on the apex of the curve. Allow the arms and legs to hang freely toward the floor, creating a rounded spine position. Focus on deep diaphragmatic breaths to expand the lower back tissue against the ball. Relax the neck and let the head drop to release tension in the upper traps.

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

Ensure the hips remain in contact with the stability ball to prevent the lower back from over-arching.

Is Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch?

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

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