LatsBeginner

Latissimus Dorsi-SMR

Stretching movement using Foam Roll.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary Lats

Movement instructions

1
While lying on the floor, place a foam roll under your back and to one side, just behind your arm pit. This will be your starting position.
2
Keep the arm of the side being stretched behind and to the side of you as you shift your weight onto your lats, keeping your upper body off of the ground. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and switch sides.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.
Use tolerable pressure and avoid rolling directly over an injured area or causing sharp pain.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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