Back·Exercise Ball·Isolation
Hug A Ball
Lower Back · Exercise Ball
Beginner
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Exercise Ball
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Static
The Hug A Ball is a beginner exercise ball exercise that primarily targets the Lower Back.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Hug A Ball
- 1Seat yourself on the floor.
- 2Straddle an exercise ball between both legs and lower your hips down toward the floor.
- 3Hug your arms around the ball to support your body. Adjust your legs so that your feet are flat on the floor and your knees line up over your ankles. Keep a good grip on the ball so it doesn't roll away from you and send you back onto your buttocks.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written