Lats Back Body Weight #1405

Back Pec Stretch

Animated demonstration

Back Pec Stretch — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Lats
Body part
Back
Equipment
Body Weight
Synergist group
Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Shoulders Chest

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground.

  3. 3

    Cross your arms in front of your body, with your right arm over your left arm.

  4. 4

    Interlock your fingers and rotate your palms away from your body.

  5. 5

    Slowly raise your arms up and away from your body, feeling a stretch in your back and chest.

  6. 6

    Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.

  7. 7

    Repeat on the opposite side.

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