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Animated demonstration of the standing lateral stretch exercise, targeting the Lats using Body weight.

standing lateral stretch

Body part
Back
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Lats
Secondary muscles
shouldersobliques

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

  2. Step 2: Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground.

  3. Step 3: Slowly lean your upper body to one side, feeling a stretch in your side and lats.

  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.

  5. Step 5: Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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