standing lateral stretch

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

lats

How to perform

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.

5. 5

   Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.