Wall lat stretch – how to do it right
Hands on the wall, hips back, let your chest sink between your arms.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Hands on the wall, shoulder-width, about hip height.
- Arms long, push your hips back.
- Long back, let your chest sink between your arms.
- Head stays between your arms, breathe calmly.
How long?
Hold for 30–45 seconds or move slowly with your breath, don’t bounce.
If something niggles
Then do Shoulder stretch instead. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Stretch, After sitting. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
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