Tips For Lats

​ LATS...the intimidators

LATS are a powerful muscle of the posterior chain, just look at their size!

They often can become overactive pulling people into an exaggerated “S” spinal curve with increased arch in lower back paired with rounded and forward shoulders.

Strong muscles are great as long as they are balanced with their opposition muscles.

It’s all about balance

HOW ARE YOUR LATS?

Lay on your back with your knees bent
Roll your pelvis back so every segment of your spine is flat on the floor
Exhale fully closing your rib cage (like closing an umbrella)
Reach your arms over your head (biceps to ear)...keeping your spine flat on the ground
Do your arms lay flat on the floor? Or do they suspend in the air?

Full shoulder flexion is 180* which is arms flat on the floor