How to Do Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall

Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall 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 Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall

  1. 01Face a wall and place one elbow and forearm vertically against the surface.
  2. 02Step the feet back and hinge at the hips, allowing the head to drop between the arms.
  3. 03Press the chest toward the floor to create a stretch along the side of the torso and under the arm.
  4. 04Hold the position while maintaining a slight tuck of the tailbone to stabilize the spine.
  5. 05Breathe into the side of the ribcage to deepen the stretch of the fascia.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall

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

If the ribcage flares out, pull the lower ribs down toward the pelvis to isolate the stretch in the latissimus dorsi.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall questions

What muscles does Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall work?

Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall correctly?

Face a wall and place one elbow and forearm vertically against the surface. Step the feet back and hinge at the hips, allowing the head to drop between the arms. Press the chest toward the floor to create a stretch along the side of the torso and under the arm. Hold the position while maintaining a slight tuck of the tailbone to stabilize the spine. Breathe into the side of the ribcage to deepen the stretch of the fascia.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall?

If the ribcage flares out, pull the lower ribs down toward the pelvis to isolate the stretch in the latissimus dorsi.

Is Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall suitable for beginners?

Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall?

No. Lats Stretch Elbow On Wall is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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