Spine Back Stability Ball #1338

Exercise Ball Hug

Animated demonstration

Exercise Ball Hug — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Spine
Body part
Back
Equipment
Stability Ball
Synergist group
Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Shoulders Chest

How to perform

  1. 1

    Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.

  2. 2

    Hold the stability ball with both hands, hugging it close to your chest.

  3. 3

    Engage your core muscles and slowly lean back, keeping your back straight and your feet planted on the ground.

  4. 4

    Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your back muscles.

  5. 5

    Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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