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Lat Stretch on Wall
How to do the lat stretch on wall, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Mobility
How to do it
Move into the stretch position slowly until you feel a gentle pull on the target muscle. Hold the stretch while breathing deeply, avoiding any bouncing or pain.
- 1Feel a gentle stretch along your lat from your armpit to your lower back
- 2Keep your core engaged and hips square to feel the stretch deep into your side
- 3Breathe deeply and allow the muscles to relax as you sink into the wall
Common mistakes
- Avoid twisting your torso or over-arching your back to force the stretch
- Don't let your shoulder roll forward; keep shoulder externally rotated
- Avoid pushing into pain; this stretch should be comfortable
Muscles worked
The lat stretch on wall works the lats and lower back.
- LatsSupport
- Lower BackSupport
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Last reviewed April 2026.