Try out this Lats Leaning Stretch to target the Latissimus Dorsi muscle before squatting
Exercise Overview
This leaning stretch targets the latissimus dorsi to improve tissue extensibility and overhead shoulder positioning. It is commonly used as a warm-up or mobility drill before squatting, front rack work, or overhead activity when lat tightness limits posture and arm motion.
Muscles Involved
Latissimus dorsiTeres majorTriceps brachii long headPosterior deltoidThoracolumbar fascia
Related Conditions
Latissimus dorsi tightnessLimited shoulder flexionOverhead mobility restrictionThoracic stiffnessSquat positioning deficits