Doorway Lat Stretch
Exercise Overview
The Doorway Lat Stretch is a gentle flexibility exercise used to lengthen the latissimus dorsi and surrounding shoulder-trunk tissues. It can help improve overhead shoulder mobility, reduce stiffness, and support recovery when tight lats contribute to restricted arm elevation or postural strain.
Muscles Involved
Latissimus dorsiTeres majorSerratus anteriorTriceps brachii (long head)External oblique
Related Conditions
Shoulder stiffnessLimited overhead shoulder mobilityLatissimus dorsi tightnessPostural dysfunctionSubacromial pain syndrome