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Lower Back

Hug A Ball

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A gentle stretch hugging an exercise ball while kneeling to lengthen the lower back and hips.

Primary musclesLower Back
Secondary musclesCalvesGlutes

Setup

  1. 1Kneel on the floor with an exercise ball in front of you.
  2. 2Place your chest and arms over the ball.
  3. 3Rest your hips back toward your heels.

How to perform

  1. 1Wrap your arms around the ball and let your chest relax over it.
  2. 2Allow your lower back to round gently.
  3. 3Hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  4. 4Roll the ball slightly forward or to the sides to adjust the stretch.

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