Roll Ball Trapezius Lower (VERSION 2)

Use a roll ball to target the lower trapezius muscles. This exercise helps improve posture and relieve tension in the upper back.

  1. Lie on your back with the roll ball positioned under your shoulder blades.
  2. Gently roll back and forth, allowing the ball to massage the lower trapezius area.
  3. Focus on your breathing and relax your shoulders as you roll.
  4. Continue for 1-2 minutes, adjusting the pressure as needed.

How to perform the Roll Ball Trapezius Lower (VERSION 2)

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Roll Ball Trapezius Lower (VERSION 2) using your roller.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your latissimus dorsi.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your latissimus dorsi rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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