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Chair Seated Lat Stretch

The Chair Seated Lat Stretch mainly works the back, with help from the core. You'll need: chair.

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Required Equipment

Chair
Chair

Chair Seated Lat Stretch Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi)

Secondary

Obliques; Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)

How to do the Chair Seated Lat Stretch

  1. Sit upright on a stable chair with your feet flat on the floor and your spine tall.

  2. Raise both arms overhead and clasp your left wrist with your right hand.

  3. Inhale deeply, then gently lean your torso and arms to the right side.

  4. Hold the stretch while breathing steadily, feeling the length along your left lat and side.

  5. Return slowly to the upright center position and switch sides.

Chair Seated Lat Stretch FAQs

What muscles does the Chair Seated Lat Stretch work?

The Chair Seated Lat Stretch mainly works the back, with help from the core. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi.

What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Lat Stretch?

Chair.

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