Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch
Description
The exercise ball lower back prone stretch is a passive lower back release. Draping the body face down over a stability ball lets the lumbar spine round forward and decompress under bodyweight.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch Instructions
- Kneel in front of a stability ball.
- Lower the body forward over the ball.
- Allow the abdomen and chest to drape over the top.
- Set the arms relaxed at the sides or in front.
- Set the feet wide on the floor for support.
- Allow the spine to round and the back to relax.
- Breathe slowly and deeply.
- Hold for the desired duration.
Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch Form & Visual
Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch Benefits
- Decompresses the lower back.
- Stretches the spine.
- Useful after heavy lifting.
- Joint friendly release.
- Calms the nervous system.
Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch Muscles Worked
- Erector spinae
- Quadratus lumborum
- Gluteus maximus
Exercise Ball Lower Back Prone Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Childs Pose
- Cat Cow
- Forward Fold
- Knee to Chest
