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Foam Roll Lats

Controlled foam-roller self-massage for the lats region.

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Foam Roll Lats demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Lats

Equipment

Foam Roller

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

20 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie partly on your side with the roller beneath the outer upper back just below the armpit.
  2. 02Reach the upper arm overhead and rotate the torso slightly backward or forward until the latissimus area rests on the roller.
  3. 03Use your legs to roll slowly along the side of the upper back and rib cage without rolling directly into the armpit.
  4. 04Pause on tight points, breathe deeply, and keep your head and neck comfortably supported.
  5. 05Limit the pressure if you feel numbness or tingling, then reposition and repeat on the other side.

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