How to do the Overhead Lat
- Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your tricep and wrist. This will be your starting position.
- Attempt to pull your upper arm to your side as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.
- After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the lat by applying gentle pressure to the tricep. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | lats |
| Secondary | triceps |
| Equipment | other equipment |
| Difficulty | expert |
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Easier than the Overhead Lat
Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.
Common questions
What muscles does the Overhead Lat work?
The Overhead Lat primarily works the lats, with the triceps as secondary movers. Chair Lower Back Stretch, Latissimus Dorsi-SMR, and One Arm Against Wall train the same muscle, across 7 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Overhead Lat?
The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Chair Lower Back Stretch, One Arm Against Wall, and Side-Lying Floor Stretch train the same muscle, and 8 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Overhead Lat suitable for beginners?
It is rated expert. Start with Chair Lower Back Stretch, Latissimus Dorsi-SMR, and One Arm Against Wall and work up.
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