GymPlan AIOverhead Lat
Overhead Lat is an expert stretching that mainly works your lats, with help from your triceps.
💪 Lats🏋️ Other📈 Expert🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the overhead lat
- Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your tricep and wrist. This will be your starting position.
- Attempt to pull your upper arm to your side as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.
- After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the lat by applying gentle pressure to the tricep. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary: LatsSecondary: Triceps
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 overhead lat work?
It mainly works your lats; your triceps assist.
How many sets and reps of overhead lat 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 overhead lat good for beginners?
It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.