Grab a doorframe overhead and lean away to stretch the lats and teres major. Stretches the lats which are often tight from pulling exercises. Improves overhead mobility for pressing movements. Reduces lat-related shoulder tightness.
How to Do Lat Stretch (Doorway): Step by Step
Grab doorframe overhead with one hand
Step to the side and lean away from the hand
Feel the stretch along your side and lat
Hold and breathe, switch sides
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not leaning far enough away to feel the stretch
Holding breath instead of breathing into the stretch
Twisting the torso instead of keeping chest facing forward
Lat Stretch (Doorway) Tips
Rotate your chest slightly away from the stretched arm for a deeper stretch
Do this after every pulling workout — lats get tight from pull-ups and rows
Can also be done with both hands on a bar, sinking your hips back