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Beginner
Lats

Kneeling Lat Stretch

This is a bodyweight exercise that stretches the large muscles on the sides of your back (lats). It helps your upper back and shoulders move more easily. To do it, you kneel down, reach your arms up high, and lean from side to side.

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Kneeling Lat Stretch demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Get down on your knees with your knees slightly apart and your toes pointing backward.
  2. 2Reach your arms straight up over your head and lock your fingers together.
  3. 3Keep your back tall and slowly lean your body to the right. You should feel a stretch on the left side of your back.
  4. 4Stay in that position for 20 to 30 seconds, then go back to the center.
  5. 5Now do the same thing on the left side. Lean to the left to feel the stretch on the right side of your back.
  6. 6Keep switching sides for as many times as you need.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Lats
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders
Triceps
Equipment
Body weight
Difficulty
Beginner

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