GymPlan AIChair Lower Back Stretch
Chair Lower Back Stretch is a beginner isolation bodyweight stretching that mainly works your lats, with help from your lower back.
💪 Lats🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the chair lower back stretch
- Sit upright on a chair.
- Bend to one side with your arm over your head. You can hold onto the chair with your free hand.
- Hold for 10 seconds, and repeat for your other side.
Muscles worked
Primary: LatsSecondary: Lower back
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Track your chair lower back stretch with GymPlan AI
Log every set in seconds, see your progress on charts, and ask the AI coach to build a plan around your goals and equipment. 7 days free, no card needed.
Start your free trialChair Lower Back Stretch alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscle, including options with other equipment.
One Arm Against WallBodyweight · Beginner
Latissimus Dorsi-SMROther · Beginner
Dynamic Back StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Side-Lying Floor StretchBodyweight · Beginner
One Handed HangOther · Beginner
Overhead LatOther · ExpertFAQ
What muscles does the chair lower back stretch work?
It mainly works your lats; your lower back assist.
How many sets and reps of chair lower back stretch should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the chair lower back stretch good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.