Overhead Lat Stretch



Instructions

Preparation
Put one arm overhead. Position forearm as close as possible to upper arm. Grasp elbow overhead with other hand.

Execution
Pull elbow toward head and back. Hold stretch. Repeat with opposite arm.

Comments
Alternatively, grasp hand or wrist and pull arm down behind opposite shoulder. See Overhead Triceps Stretch for similar exercise which can be performed with this stretch. Avoid overstressing the neck anteriorly.

Muscles

Target
Latissimus Dorsi

Other
Teres Major
Triceps, Long Head

Source: exrx.net