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alternating body weight lat stretch on stool

Improves mobility and flexibility for back, lats

Mobility & StretchingIntermediateMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: back (lats, rhomboids). Secondary: biceps, rear delts
Muscle groupMobility & Stretching
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps2 sets × 20-40 seconds each side
Estimated calories burned~15 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — get into the starting position for alternating body weight lat stretch on stool.
  2. Step 2: Engage your core and set your posture.
  3. Step 3: Perform the movement with control through the full range.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze the target muscles at the peak of the movement.
  5. Step 5: Return slowly to the start and repeat for the prescribed reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Improves mobility and flexibility for back, lats

Common mistakes

Forcing the range of motion or holding the breath

Make it harder

Increase resistance or add a pause

Make it easier

Reduce resistance or range of motion

Breathing

Slow deep breathing throughout

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