Sideways Lat Pullover
Exercise Overview
The sideways lat pullover is a side-lying shoulder and upper-back strengthening exercise that emphasizes the latissimus dorsi and shoulder stabilizers. It can be used in rehabilitation to improve overhead arm control, scapular stability, and tolerance to lifting motions.
Muscles Involved
Latissimus dorsiTeres majorPosterior deltoidSerratus anteriorLower trapeziusRotator cuff
Related Conditions
Shoulder impingement syndromeRotator cuff tendinopathyScapular dyskinesisShoulder weakness after injuryPostural shoulder dysfunctionOverhead movement dysfunction
