Lats exercise · stability ball
Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch
The exercise ball lying side lat stretch is a stability ball exercise that targets the lats, with the shoulders and triceps assisting.
- Target muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Shoulders, triceps
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Back
How to do the exercise ball lying side lat stretch
- Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by the stability ball.
- Place your top arm on the ball for stability.
- Reach your top arm overhead and allow your torso to rotate slightly.
- Feel the stretch in your lat muscles on the side of your body.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
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 shoulders and triceps work as secondary muscles. See all lat exercises or every stability ball exercise.
