Form cues
- Keep arms straight
- Reach fingertips forward
- Drop chest down
- Relax neck and shoulders
Exercise
Kneeling Lat Stretch
Back, body weight
A floor stretch to lengthen the latissimus dorsi and improve shoulder mobility.
Target: lats. Also works: teres major, triceps brachii, erector spinae.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Kneel and sit hips back on heels.
- Reach both arms forward, palms on floor.
- Push chest toward the ground.
- Hold the stretch, focusing on the long side body.
- Optionally shift hands to each side for more stretch.
Common mistakes
- Arching lower back excessively
- Bending elbows too much
- Letting hips lift off heels
- Tensing shoulders
Breathing
Inhale deeply as you reach forward, exhale as you sink deeper into the stretch.
In the app, search for Kneeling Lat Stretch and add it to a workout.