Standing lateral stretch

Standing lateral stretch

The standing lateral stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the lats and stretches the sides of the torso. It also engages the shoulders and obliques. This movement is performed by standing with feet shoulder-width apart, extending the arms, and leaning to each side to stretch the lateral muscles.

The standing lateral stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the lats and stretches the sides of the torso. It also engages the shoulders and obliques. This movement is performed by standing with feet shoulder-width apart, extending the arms, and leaning to each side to stretch the lateral muscles.

The standing lateral stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the lats and stretches the sides of the torso. It also engages the shoulders and obliques. This movement is performed by standing with feet shoulder-width apart, extending the arms, and leaning to each side to stretch the lateral muscles.

How to Do the Standing lateral stretch

How to Do the Standing lateral stretch

How to Do the Standing lateral stretch

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground. Slowly lean your upper body to one side, feeling a stretch in your side and lats. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

shoulders, obliques

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

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