Seated Alternating Bodyweight Lat Stretch And Row v2
Improves flexibility and eases tension in the lats
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Lats. Secondary: Upper back, rear delts |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 2 sets × 20 seconds each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~12 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Get into position with a tall, relaxed posture
- Step 2: Ease into the stretch until you feel a gentle pull in the lats
- Step 3: Hold for 20 seconds, breathing slowly
- Step 4: Release slowly without bouncing
- Step 5: Switch sides if the stretch is one-sided, then repeat
Equipment
- None (bodyweight) optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves flexibility and eases tension in the lats
Common mistakes
Bouncing or forcing the stretch past mild tension
Make it harder
Hold a few seconds longer or ease slightly deeper
Make it easier
Reduce the range and ease off the stretch
Breathing
Deep slow breathing, exhale as you settle in
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