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Kneeling Ball Side Drape — Arm At Side

Muscle Groups
  • Abs and Core
  • Neck
Purposes
  • Stretches sides of torso

Overview

The kneeling ball side drape with arm at side stretches the hips and torso. Positioning your arm at your side helps stabilize your body as you relax into the stretch. The surface provides allows you to stretch through a greater range of motion than if you stretched on the floor. Stretching should be performed after a workout when the muscles are thoroughly warmed up.

Description

  • Kneel down on the knee closest to the ball; the opposite foot stays firmly forward.
  • Lean the entire side of the body down onto the ball.
  • Stretch the arm closest to the ball, and place the top arm down the side of the body.
  • Relax your trunk and head, and breath deeply.

Mistakes

  • Not relaxing the torso and neck muscles over the ball
  • Tilting the top hip too far forward or back.