How to do it
Keep your arms straight as you lean back to lengthen the lats.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Place your hands behind you with fingers pointing away from your body.
- 3
Lean back slowly, feeling the stretch in your lats and shoulders.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
Keep your movements gentle and do not overextend. The stretch should be felt in your lats and not cause any pain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pointing the fingers toward the body
- ✕Bending the knees during the stretch
- ✕Lifting the hips off the floor