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Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch

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

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentexercise ball
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
lats, shoulders
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  1. Lie on your side with your legs extended and your head supported by the stability ball.
  2. Place your top arm on the ball for stability.
  3. Reach your top arm overhead and allow your torso to rotate slightly.
  4. Feel the stretch in your lat muscles on the side of your body.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.

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