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How to do Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid)

A stretch performed on a stability ball to target the lower back and lats, also engaging the glutes and hamstrings. It involves rolling the ball under your lower back and gently extending over it to stretch the muscles.

Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid) demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Glutes and Hamstrings
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid), step by step

  1. Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Slowly walk your feet forward, rolling the ball down your back until your lower back is resting on the ball.
  3. Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
  4. Engage your core and slowly lower your upper body towards the ground, allowing your lower back to stretch over the ball.
  5. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid) works your lats as the main mover, with help from your glutes and hamstrings.

Track Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid) in SPLYT

Exercise Ball Lower Back Stretch (Pyramid) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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