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Exercise 2207 · REF c3Pfhti

Roller Side Lat Stretch exercise animation

Roller Side Lat Stretch

Category
Back
Equipment
Roller
Target
Lats

This roller stretch targets the lats and the side of the torso by leaning the body weight over the roller, similar in intent to a standing side-lat stretch but with the added leverage and pressure a roller provides. A good addition when the lats feel tight after heavy pulling sessions.

How to Do the Roller Side Lat Stretch

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the roller with both hands in front of your body.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Extend your arms forward and roll the roller down towards your feet, feeling a stretch in your lats.
  4. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly roll the roller back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Roller Side Lat Stretch primarily targets the Lats, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Triceps.

More Back Exercises

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More Lats Exercises

Back Pec Stretch Back Pec Stretch Body Weight · Lats Band Assisted Pull-Up Band Assisted Pull-Up Band · Lats Band Close-Grip Pulldown Band Close-Grip Pulldown Band · Lats Band Fixed Back Close Grip Pulldown Band Fixed Back Close Grip Pulldown Band · Lats Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown Band · Lats Band Kneeling One Arm Pulldown Band Kneeling One Arm Pulldown Band · Lats

Equipment Alternatives

Don't have roller? These target the same lats with different equipment.

Archer Pull Up Archer Pull Up Body Weight · Lats Alternate Lateral Pulldown Alternate Lateral Pulldown Cable · Lats Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-Up Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-Up Leverage Machine · Lats Band Assisted Pull-Up Band Assisted Pull-Up Band · Lats

FAQ

What muscles does the Roller Side Lat Stretch work?
The Roller Side Lat Stretch primarily targets the lats, with the shoulders and triceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Roller Side Lat Stretch?
The Roller Side Lat Stretch is done with a roller.
What's a good alternative to the Roller Side Lat Stretch?
If you don't have access to a roller, the Archer Pull Up targets the same lats using body weight instead.