Standing Lat Stretch
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, reach one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side, feeling the stretch from your hip all the way up through the lat and shoulder. Alternate sides.
How to do the Standing Lat Stretch
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Reach one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side.
- Feeling the stretch from your hip all the way up through the lat and shoulder. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Upper Back, Shoulders, Core.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Shoulder Impingement.
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