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Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch
Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch is a beginner isolation flexibility exercise that works the lats (back), with the shoulders assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds, and it burns about 3.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Lats
- Body part
- Back
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Flexibility
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Static
- Sets × reps
- 2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
- Calories / min
- ≈ 3.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Lats
- Obliques
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders
How to do Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Reach one arm overhead.
- Lean to the opposite side until you feel a stretch along your side.
- Hold, then switch sides.
Form tips
- Keep your hips centred.
- Don't lean forward or back.
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Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch FAQ
What muscles does Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch work?
Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch mainly works the lats in the back. The shoulders work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch?
None. Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch should I do?
Start with 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch good for beginners?
Yes. Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the lats.
How many calories does Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch burn?
About 3.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 2.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 31 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Side Bend Standing Lats Stretch?
Other exercises for the lats include Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch, Exercise Ball Lying Side Lat Stretch (Variation 2), Exercise Ball Lat Stretch and Dumbbells Plank to Alternating Row.
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