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Latissimus.

Overhead Lat Stretch (Standing)

Latissimus

Beginner

Static

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Reach one arm overhead and bend your elbow, bringing your hand towards your upper back. Use your other hand to gently pull your elbow further down.

Standing Side Bend (with Arm Overhead)

Latissimus

Beginner

Static

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Reach one arm overhead and bend your torso to the opposite side, keeping your arm straight.

Hanging Lat Stretch (Passive)

Latissimus

Intermediate

Static

Hang from a pull-up bar, slightly wider than shoulder-width. Relax your body and let your weight stretch your lats.

Pull-up Bar Hang (Active)

Latissimus

Advanced

Dynamic

Hang from a pull-up bar. Engage your shoulder blades by pulling them down and back, slightly lifting your chest.

Kneeling Lat Stretch with Arm Reach

Latissimus

Intermediate

Static

Kneel with your hips stacked over your knees. Extend one arm forward and place your palm on the floor. Drop your chest towards the floor and reach your arm further away, feeling a stretch along the side of your body.

Thread the Needle (with Lat Focus)

Latissimus

Intermediate

Static

Start on your hands and knees. Slide one arm under your opposite arm, reaching as far as you can. Rotate your torso and try to bring your shoulder towards the floor. Focus on the stretch on the extended side

Foam Roller Latissimus Dorsi

Latissimus

Beginner

SMR

Lie on your side with the foam roller positioned under your armpit, along the side of your ribcage. Extend your bottom arm overhead and use your top hand and legs to control the movement. Roll slowly up and down along the side of your ribcage.

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