How to Do Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2

Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 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 V.2

  1. 01Kneel next to a stability ball and drape the side of the ribcage over the center of the ball.
  2. 02Extend the bottom arm along the floor for stability and straighten both legs to create a long side profile.
  3. 03Reach the top arm over the head, following the curve of the ball until a stretch is felt in the lateral torso.
  4. 04Breathe deeply into the side of the ribs for 30 seconds, expanding the intercostal muscles.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2

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 bottom hip firmly into the stability ball to create more leverage for the top arm to reach further.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 work?

Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 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 V.2 correctly?

Kneel next to a stability ball and drape the side of the ribcage over the center of the ball. Extend the bottom arm along the floor for stability and straighten both legs to create a long side profile. Reach the top arm over the head, following the curve of the ball until a stretch is felt in the lateral torso. Breathe deeply into the side of the ribs for 30 seconds, expanding the intercostal muscles.

What is the A90 coach tip for Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2?

Push the bottom hip firmly into the stability ball to create more leverage for the top arm to reach further.

Is Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 suitable for beginners?

Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2?

No. Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2 is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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