How to Do
How to Do Static Standing Lat Stretch
The static standing lat stretch should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the static standing lat stretch.
Beginning
Beginning Standing Lat Stretch
1. Stand tall with your hands behind your back and interlaced at the base of your spine.
2. Straighten your arms and flip your hands so that the palms of your hands face down.
Movement
Standing Lat Stretch Movement
1. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, one arm lifted above your head, and a steady object in the other.
2. Reduce the distance between your hips and the ground until you feel a stretch along your torso and into your lower back.
3. Hold the position for 30 seconds.
Benefits
Standing Lat Stretch Benefits
They support and stabilize your spine while also strengthening your shoulders and back. Your lats also support proper posture by assisting with shoulder and arm movement. Building upper-body strength, enhancing range of motion, and preventing injury all require strengthening and stretching your lats.
Exercise Aliases
Lat Stretch Static, Lat Stretch.
