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Squat lat stretch

Beginner

Squat lat stretch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the lats, also working the upper back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Lats

Also works

Upper back

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Face a sturdy upright such as a squat rack post and grip it with both hands at about chest height.
  2. 2Walk your feet back until your arms are straight, feet about shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Sit your hips back and down into a squat, keeping your arms long and letting your upper back round slightly.
  4. 4Keep your heels down and let your chest drop between your arms until you feel the stretch along the sides of your back and under your armpits.
  5. 5Hold and breathe steadily, then stand back up and let go to finish.

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