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Latissimus Stretch
Stand with feet together and hold a pillar or rack firmly with one hand. Move your hips back and diagonally down to stretch from your armpit into your back, then hold.
Latissimus Stretch
Stand with feet together and hold a pillar or rack firmly with one hand.
Move your hips back and diagonally down to stretch from your armpit into your back, then hold.
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Key points
- Let your weight settle into the stretch as you exhale
- Think of opening the side of your torso on the stretched side
Cautions
- Check that your handhold will not slip
- Stretch only as far as you can without hurting your lower back
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Teres major
- Latissimus dorsi
- Side of torso
Equipment: None
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