Stretching

Dynamic Back Stretch

The dynamic back stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your lats, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Lats
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Dynamic Back Stretch, starting position
Start
Dynamic Back Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
  2. Keeping your arms straight, swing them straight up in front of you 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion each time until your arms are above your head.

Alternatives to the dynamic back stretch

Chair Lower Back Stretch Body weight One Arm Against Wall Body weight Side-Lying Floor Stretch Body weight Latissimus Dorsi-SMR Foam roll One Handed Hang Other Overhead Lat Other