Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch is designed to stretch and elongate the latissimus dorsi muscles. It enhances flexibility and improves range of motion in the shoulders and sides of the torso. Performing this stretch regularly can aid in maintaining shoulder health and posture.
How to do it
- Lie on your side with a balance ball under your torso.
- Extend the arm on the side you're lying on over your head.
- Use the other arm for balance by placing it on the ground.
- Gently lean into the ball, feeling the stretch in your side.
- Hold the position, then switch sides to repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Deltoid Posterior