Lats
Dynamic Back Stretch
A flowing warm-up movement that lengthens the lats and upper back by alternating a rounded reach with an overhead reach.
Primary musclesLats
Setup
- 1Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and your knees unlocked.
- 2Extend your arms straight in front of you.
- 3Lightly tighten your midsection.
How to perform
- 1Round your upper back and push your hands forward, as if wrapping around a large barrel.
- 2Next, lift both arms overhead and lengthen the sides of your torso.
- 3Flow between these two positions for 10 to 15 smooth reps.
- 4Pause briefly at each end without any bouncing.
