Exercise
Dynamic Back Stretch
Also known as: arm swing stretch, dynamic lat stretch, dynamic shoulder warmup
Dynamic Back Stretch is an exercise for the lats. Main target: upper lats. Also works: anterior deltoid. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your arms straight, swing them straight up in front of you 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion each time until your arms are above your head.
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