Hug A Ball Stretch

The Hug A Ball Stretch is an isolation stretching exercise performed with an exercise ball. It primarily targets the lower back, with the calves and glutes working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.

Primary Muscles

lower back

Secondary Muscles

calves glutes

Level

beginner

Mechanic

isolation

Equipment

exercise ball

Category

stretching
Hug A Ball Stretch - Step 0 Hug A Ball Stretch - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Seat yourself on the floor.
  2. Straddle an exercise ball between both legs and lower your hips down toward the floor.
  3. Hug your arms around the ball to support your body. Adjust your legs so that your feet are flat on the floor and your knees line up over your ankles. Keep a good grip on the ball so it doesn't roll away from you and send you back onto your buttocks.

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