Latissimus Dorsi-SMR
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with foam roll.
How to do Latissimus Dorsi-SMR
While lying on the floor, place a foam roll under your back and to one side, just behind your arm pit. This will be your starting position.
Keep the arm of the side being stretched behind and to the side of you as you shift your weight onto your lats, keeping your upper body off of the ground. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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