Overhead Lat

A expert stretching exercise for the lats, done with a other equipment.

Main muscles: Lats
Also works: Triceps
Equipment: Other equipment
Level: Expert
Movement: Static

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.

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Overhead Lat

Questions

What muscles does the Overhead Lat work?

Mainly the lats, with the triceps helping.

Is the Overhead Lat good for beginners?

It's rated expert. Beginners can build up to it with One Handed Hang first.

What can I do instead of the Overhead Lat?

Good alternatives that train the lats: One Handed Hang, Dynamic Back Stretch, Side-Lying Floor Stretch or Chair Lower Back Stretch.

How many sets and reps of the Overhead Lat should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).