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Overhead Lat Stretch (Standing)

Muscle Group:

Latissimus

Type:

Static

Difficulty:

Beginner

Equipment:

None

Overhead Lat Stretch (Standing)

Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Triceps

Description

Effectively stretch your lats with this standing overhead stretch. Reach one arm overhead, bend elbow, and use your other hand to gently pull the elbow down.

Progression

Increase the pull, hold for longer

Feel sensation

Gentle stretch in the lats and triceps.

Common mistakes

Arching the back, leaning to the side

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