10 Ways to Stretch and Strengthen Your Lats

• 1. Active floor stretch
• 2. Foam rolling
• 3. Exercise ball stretch
• 4. Wall press

In this article, we will examine:

• The anatomy and functions of the latissimus dorsi
• How to determine whether you have tight lats
• The benefits of lat stretches
• The best time to perform stretches for lats

Quick tips:

• Do not stretch into any pain.
• Keep your body as relaxed as possible. “Sink” into the stretch.
• Once you achieve a decent stretch, you can increase the stretch by taking a deep breath in.

Form Tips:

• Don’t go too wide, your arms should make a Y from the starting, hanging position.
• Be sure to keep your core engaged.
• From a dead hang, draw you scapula down and together, which will raise your body slightly.