Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch V.2

Category

Stretching

Difficulty

Beginner

Equipment

Exercise Ball

Primary muscles

Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major

Secondary muscles

External Obliques, Internal Obliques, Deltoids

How to do it

1. Begin by lying on your side with an exercise ball positioned under your armpit and lower ribs. Extend your top leg straight and bend your lower leg, placing the foot flat on the floor for stability.
2. Allow your bottom arm to hang in a comfortable position for support over the ball and extend your left arm overhead, reaching it along the line of your body.
3. Allow your body to relax over the ball, feeling a stretch along the side of your torso and through your latissimus dorsi (lats).
4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and steadily. Slowly roll back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Form tips

• Focus on deep, steady breathing, inhaling as you extend into the stretch and exhaling as you hold the stretch.
• Avoid overextending your back; only stretch as far as is comfortable without causing strain.
• Make sure your top leg is firmly planted on the floor to provide stability and support.