Side Lat Roll Stretch
Loosen tight lats with this relieving side stretch. Roll away tension & improve upper body flexibility!
The Side Lat Roll Stretch mainly works the back, with help from the core and triceps. You'll need: foam roller.
Required Equipment
Side Lat Roll Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Obliques; Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Side Lat Roll Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Side Lat Roll Stretch
Place a foam roller on the floor and lie on your side with the roller positioned under your armpit area. Your body should be in a straight line with legs extended out and feet stacked.
Use your legs to maintain balance and distribute your weight over the roller.
Place your bottom arm straight along the body for stability. Your upper arm should be bent with your hand placed on the floor for additional support.
Begin by gently rolling your body side to side to target the latissimus dorsi muscle. The foam roller should move along the side of your torso from below the armpit to above the waist.
Once you find a particularly tight area, hold the position, letting the muscle release with the pressure from the foam roller.
Maintain the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing steadily and deeply.
Switch sides and repeat the roll and stretch for your opposite lat.
This stretch is beneficial for increasing flexibility and range of motion in the upper body, particularly the latissimus dorsi muscle. It also helps release tension and may aid in recovery after workouts involving the upper back, shoulders, and arms.
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Side Lat Roll Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Side Lat Roll Stretch work?
The Side Lat Roll Stretch mainly works the back, with help from the core and triceps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Side Lat Roll Stretch?
Foam roller.
What are some Side Lat Roll Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Exercise Ball Lat Stretch, Exercise Ball Lying-Side Lat Stretch, Foam-Roll Serratu Wall Slide and Foam-Roll Chest Alternative.
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