Kneeling lat stretch

Kneeling lat stretch

The kneeling lat stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and helps improve flexibility and mobility in the upper back and shoulders. It is performed by kneeling, extending the arms overhead, and leaning side to side to stretch each lat muscle.

The kneeling lat stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and helps improve flexibility and mobility in the upper back and shoulders. It is performed by kneeling, extending the arms overhead, and leaning side to side to stretch each lat muscle.

The kneeling lat stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and helps improve flexibility and mobility in the upper back and shoulders. It is performed by kneeling, extending the arms overhead, and leaning side to side to stretch each lat muscle.

How to Do the Kneeling lat stretch

How to Do the Kneeling lat stretch

How to Do the Kneeling lat stretch

Kneel on the ground with your knees hip-width apart and your toes pointing back. Extend your arms overhead and interlace your fingers. Keeping your back straight, slowly lean to the right side, feeling a stretch in your left lat muscle. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat the stretch on the left side, leaning to the left and feeling a stretch in your right lat muscle. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

shoulders, triceps

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Back

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