Lats exercise · body weight
Standing Lateral Stretch
The standing lateral stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the lats, with the shoulders and obliques assisting.
- Target muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Shoulders, obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Back
How to do the standing lateral stretch
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground.
- Slowly lean your upper body to one side, feeling a stretch in your side and lats.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20–40 seconds, breathing slowly, and repeat 2–3 times per side. Stretch to mild tension, never pain.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the lats. The shoulders and obliques work as secondary muscles. See all lat exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
