How to Do Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch

Exercise Ball Lying Side 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 Lying Side Lat Stretch

  1. 01Kneel on the floor and lean sideways over the stability ball so the side of the torso is supported.
  2. 02Extend the bottom arm along the floor and reach the top arm over the head and across the ball.
  3. 03Allow the body to drape over the curve of the ball, feeling a stretch from the hip to the armpit.
  4. 04Hold the position for the prescribed duration while maintaining a relaxed neck and steady inhalation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Lying Side 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

Breath deeply into the side of the ribcage to increase the stretch on the intercostal muscles and lats.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch work?

Exercise Ball Lying Side 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 Lying Side Lat Stretch correctly?

Kneel on the floor and lean sideways over the stability ball so the side of the torso is supported. Extend the bottom arm along the floor and reach the top arm over the head and across the ball. Allow the body to drape over the curve of the ball, feeling a stretch from the hip to the armpit. Hold the position for the prescribed duration while maintaining a relaxed neck and steady inhalation.

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

Breath deeply into the side of the ribcage to increase the stretch on the intercostal muscles and lats.

Is Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch?

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

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