Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch
Description
The exercise ball lying side lat stretch is a passive side body release. Draping the side of the body over a stability ball with the top arm reached overhead lengthens the lats and obliques in a long deep stretch.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch Instructions
- Kneel next to a stability ball.
- Lower the side of the body onto the ball.
- Set the bottom leg long on the floor for stability.
- Reach the top arm straight overhead.
- Allow the side body to drape over the ball.
- Breathe slowly and deeply into the stretch.
- Hold for the desired duration.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch Form & Visual
Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch Benefits
- Stretches the lats.
- Opens the obliques.
- Decompresses the side body.
- Useful for shoulder mobility.
- Joint friendly stretch.
Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Obliques
- Quadratus lumborum
Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Side Bend
- Lat Stretch
- Childs Pose
- Triangle Pose
