Stretch for Upper Back Muscles

The lat stretch loosens up the upper back and Latissimus muscles. It helps create freer movement in the shoulder joint. The lat stretch should always be done before performing any weights rowing exercise. It is also a very good stretch for the upper body warm up routine. The lat stretch can be more effective with good breathing technique, try to breath deeply and concentrate on relaxing the muscles of the upper back.

How to Stretch the Upper Back Lat Muscles *

You can stand or sit to do this stretch. Start by interlacing your fingers, then turn the palms upward above your head as you slowly straighten your arms. I find it easier to arch my lower back slightly as my arms are nearly straight. Once you feel a slight stretch in the arms, shoulders or upper back the hold the position for 20 seconds.

Again don't force anything and try not to hold your breath when stretching.

* You should always perform a stretch under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Remember it's much safer to under stretch than to overstretch. Never overstretch muscles during a warm up. If you feel pain or discomfort at any stage during a stretch then stop the stretch immediately!

How to Stretch different parts of the body

The importance of a good warm Up

Back Stretch warm up upper back muscles

A Stretch for the upper legs or quadriceps muscles of the thighs

Stretch for warming up back of Shoulder Muscles

Stretching to warm up the chest, & front shoulders

Stretching exercises for warming up the whole Body

Groin Stretch warm up before squatting

Calf stretch loosen up lower legs

Hamstring Stretching warm up before leg training

Stretch to loosen up lower back & spine

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