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Exercise Ball Hug

Exercise Ball Hug: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: exercise ball.

Technique demo: Exercise Ball Hug
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentexercise ball
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
spine, shoulders
Secondary muscles
chest
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How to do it

  1. Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold the stability ball with both hands, hugging it close to your chest.
  3. Engage your core muscles and slowly lean back, keeping your back straight and your feet planted on the ground.
  4. Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your back muscles.
  5. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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