Stability Ball Lat Stretch
On all fours with one hand on a stability ball, roll it forward on a straight arm and let the chest sink; that side's lat lengthens.
How to do it
Setup
Kneeling on all fours, a stability ball in front of one shoulder, that hand on top of it.
Steps
- Roll the ball forward until the arm is straight.
- Sink the chest toward the floor, the hips over the knees.
- Hold and breathe, then roll back and switch arms.
Common mistakes
Sitting back onto the heels: keep the hips over the knees so the lat, not the back, stretches. Ball rolling off to the side: keep it straight in front of the shoulder. Shoulder jammed to the ear: let it slide away from the head.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
