Dowel Lats Stretch
Exercise Overview
The dowel lats stretch is used to improve shoulder flexion range of motion. Start by grabbing onto a dowel or broomstick on one end, with the other end planted on the floor. Have it arms distance away from your body. With a light bend in the knees, begin to hinge forwards at the hips while keeping the spine neutral. Use the dowel to push your hand overhead to engage in a stretch in your lats. This stretch is felt in the armpit region to the low back.
Muscles Involved
latissimus dorsi
Related Conditions
shoulder impingementrotator cuff tendinitisupper cross syndromelatissimus dorsi contractureshoulder hypomobilitythoracolumbar syndrome
