Exercises / Back / Roller Side Lat Stretch

Roller Side Lat Stretch

Roller Side Lat Stretch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: foam roll.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentfoam roll
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
lats, shoulders
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the roller with both hands in front of your body.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Extend your arms forward and roll the roller down towards your feet, feeling a stretch in your lats.
  4. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly roll the roller back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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