How to do the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch
Exercise Ball Lat Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using stability ball, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Triceps.
Exercise Ball Lat Stretch demonstration · © GymiaFit
Exercise Ball Lat Stretch at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Stability Ball
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Exercise Ball Lat Stretch step by step
- 1Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in one hand and extend your arm straight up overhead.
- 3Slowly lean to the opposite side, feeling a stretch in your lat muscle.
- 4Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.
- 5Repeat on the other side.
Exercise Ball Lat Stretch — questions
What muscles does the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch work?
The Exercise Ball Lat Stretch primarily targets the Lats. It also recruits the Shoulders, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch?
You need stability ball. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch?
Exercise Ball Alternating Arm Ups, Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (pyramid), Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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