How to Do Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch

Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch

  1. 01Kneel on the floor with knees hip-width apart and toes tucked under.
  2. 02Extend both arms forward onto the floor while keeping the hips stacked over the knees.
  3. 03Press the palms firmly into the ground and sink the chest toward the floor.
  4. 04Hold the position while breathing into the sides of the ribcage to expand the lats.
  5. 05Shift the weight slightly back toward the heels to increase the tension through the armpits.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid rounding the spine by keeping the ears aligned with the upper arms during the sink phase.

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05 / FAQ

Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch questions

What muscles does Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch work?

Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch correctly?

Kneel on the floor with knees hip-width apart and toes tucked under. Extend both arms forward onto the floor while keeping the hips stacked over the knees. Press the palms firmly into the ground and sink the chest toward the floor. Hold the position while breathing into the sides of the ribcage to expand the lats. Shift the weight slightly back toward the heels to increase the tension through the armpits.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch?

Avoid rounding the spine by keeping the ears aligned with the upper arms during the sink phase.

Is Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch suitable for beginners?

Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch?

No. Kneeling Lat Floor Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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