GymPlan AILatissimus Dorsi-SMR
Latissimus Dorsi-SMR is a beginner isolation stretching that mainly works your lats.
💪 Lats🏋️ Other📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the latissimus dorsi-smr
- While lying on the floor, place a foam roll under your back and to one side, just behind your arm pit. This will be your starting position.
- Keep the arm of the side being stretched behind and to the side of you as you shift your weight onto your lats, keeping your upper body off of the ground. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary: Lats
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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What muscles does the latissimus dorsi-smr work?
It mainly works your lats.
How many sets and reps of latissimus dorsi-smr 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 latissimus dorsi-smr good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.