Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch.
The exercise ball lying side lat stretch uses a stability ball to create a lateral bend that targets the latissimus dorsi and obliques on one side at a time. Lying draped sideways over the ball allows gravity to passively elongate the entire side of the torso from the hip to the armpit.
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The Exercise Ball Lying Side 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.