Lats exercise · stability ball
Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid)
The exercise ball lower back stretch (pyramid) is a stability ball exercise that targets the lats, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting.
- Target muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Glutes, hamstrings
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Back
How to do the exercise ball lower back stretch (pyramid)
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Slowly walk your feet forward, rolling the ball down your back until your lower back is resting on the ball.
- Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
- Engage your core and slowly lower your upper body towards the ground, allowing your lower back to stretch over the ball.
- Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20–40 seconds, breathing slowly, and repeat 2–3 times per side. Stretch to mild tension, never pain.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the lats. The glutes and hamstrings work as secondary muscles. See all lat exercises or every stability ball exercise.
