How to Do Lats Stretch On Wall

Lats Stretch 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 On Wall

  1. 01Stand facing a wall and place both palms high against the surface at shoulder-width.
  2. 02Step the feet back and hinge at the hips until the torso is parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Drop the head between the arms and push the chest toward the ground.
  4. 04Shift the hips backward to intensify the pull along the sides of the ribcage.
  5. 05Hold the position for the prescribed duration while taking deep breaths into the lateral back muscles.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lats Stretch 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

To increase the stretch, rotate the thumb of the reaching hand toward the ceiling to further engage the lateral fibers.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lats Stretch On Wall questions

What muscles does Lats Stretch On Wall work?

Lats Stretch 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 On Wall correctly?

Stand facing a wall and place both palms high against the surface at shoulder-width. Step the feet back and hinge at the hips until the torso is parallel to the floor. Drop the head between the arms and push the chest toward the ground. Shift the hips backward to intensify the pull along the sides of the ribcage. Hold the position for the prescribed duration while taking deep breaths into the lateral back muscles.

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

To increase the stretch, rotate the thumb of the reaching hand toward the ceiling to further engage the lateral fibers.

Is Lats Stretch On Wall suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Lats Stretch On Wall?

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

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