kneeling lat stretch
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with body weight.
How to do 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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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