Now, on to the stretches. This is a great stretch for your lats (latissimus dorsi), the muscles that run down the sides of your back, below your armpits. When these muscles are tight, it’s hard ...

or lats, can occur due to overuse. It may also result from improper technique in sports or other activities. Several exercises and stretches may help relieve lat pain. The latissimus dorsi is a ...

Once you've developed strong form, you can stretch your lat to work within a wider range of movement—but be careful to avoid rotating at the lower back. Keep your core tight to stay in good shape.

and stretches your latissimus dorsi, Candy says. Your latissimus dorsi, or lats, are the broad V-shaped muscles of your back. They help move your arm back and toward your body — think of the ...

This standing side bend is a great stretch for your lats and quadratus lumborum muscles, which are the muscles that run either side of your back. With this, posture is really important – you don ...

Every Monday, we’ll be sharing with you one of our favourite exercises – how to do them, what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your workout regime. This week ...