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Supine Lat Stretch

Lie on back, arms overhead, ribs down, and reach long without arching.

Muscles

Primary
lats
Supporting
teres major

Mechanics

Pattern
static stretch
Equipment
bodyweight
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Aerobic Stability (>90s)
Target feel
Lat lengthens from armpit to side ribs.
Progression
Add side bend away from the target lat.
Regression
Bend elbows or use a towel support.

Watch for

  • Flaring ribs
  • Letting shoulder pinch

Substitutions

  • Child's Pose
  • Hanging lat stretch
  • Lat Roll
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