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Side Lying Lat Stretch

Yoga / Stretching / Very Easy

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side lying lat stretch is a yoga and stretching exercise that primarily targets the lats ...more

side lying lat stretch is a yoga and stretching exercise that primarily targets the lats.

The only side lying lat stretch equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different side lying lat stretch variations that you can try out that may require different types of side lying lat stretch equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper side lying lat stretch form is easy with the step by step side lying lat stretch instructions, side lying lat stretch tips, and the instructional side lying lat stretch technique video on this page. side lying lat stretch is a exercise for those with a very easy level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the side lying lat stretch video, learn how to do the side lying lat stretch, and then be sure and browse through the side lying lat stretch workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your abdominals tight throughout to help stabilize our body.
  2. When you are fully extended in the stretch, your body will be nearly completely straight, from your fingers to your toes, with the exception of the one bent leg.
  3. Do not overextend any stretch to reduce risk of injury.

Variations

  1. Repeat this stretch a few times on the same side before switching sides.
  2. Use a partner to help you gently extend your stretch.
  3. Use a body pillow underneath your waist.

Types

  • Force Type: Pull
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Keep your abdominals tight throughout to help stabilize our body.
  2. When you are fully extended in the stretch, your body will be nearly completely straight, from your fingers to your toes, with the exception of the one bent leg.
  3. Do not overextend any stretch to reduce risk of injury.

Variations

  1. Repeat this stretch a few times on the same side before switching sides.
  2. Use a partner to help you gently extend your stretch.
  3. Use a body pillow underneath your waist.

Types

  • Force Type: Pull
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation