Overhead Lat Stretch

The Overhead Lat Stretch is a stretching exercise. It primarily targets the lats, with the triceps working as a secondary muscle. Suitable for advanced lifters.

Primary Muscles

lats

Secondary Muscles

triceps

Level

expert

Mechanic

none

Equipment

other

Category

stretching
Overhead Lat Stretch - Step 0 Overhead Lat Stretch - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your tricep and wrist. This will be your starting position.
  2. Attempt to pull your upper arm to your side as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.
  3. After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the lat by applying gentle pressure to the tricep. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

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