Seated Side Stretch - latissimus dorsi stretch
Exercise Overview
Seated Side Stretch is a gentle flexibility exercise that lengthens the latissimus dorsi and lateral trunk muscles. It is commonly used to improve overhead reach, reduce side-body stiffness, and support thoracic and shoulder mobility.
Muscles Involved
Latissimus dorsiExternal obliquesInternal obliquesSerratus anteriorTeres majorIntercostal muscles
Related Conditions
Shoulder stiffnessThoracic mobility limitationLatissimus dorsi tightnessPostural dysfunctionOverhead reaching difficultyMechanical upper back pain