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Stretching Β· Upper body
Lat stretch
Difficulty Mobility
How to perform it
Stand side-on to a rack/post, grab it overhead with one hand and lean/bend away from it, reaching the other arm behind your head. Targets the latissimus dorsi and the lateral chain. Differs from the side bend stretch by focusing on the lats (overhead grip).
Equipment
No equipment (bodyweight)
Muscles worked
Front
Back
Muscles and artwork credits
- Lats
- Mid and lower traps
- Triceps β long head
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