Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch.
The exercise ball lat stretch uses a stability ball to create a lengthening position for the latissimus dorsi and lower back. Draping over the ball allows gravity to passively open and elongate the entire side of the torso, making it an excellent recovery or warm-up stretch for the back.
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The Exercise Ball Lat Stretch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.