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Contract Relax Lat Stretch - Swissball

HOW : Begin in a kneeling position with a swissball in front of you. Place your hands on the ball with your thumbs up. Roll the ball out with straight arms and a flat back. Drive your hands down into the ball holding that position...

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  • HOW: Begin in a kneeling position with a swissball in front of you. Place your hands on the ball with your thumbs up. Roll the ball out with straight arms and a flat back. Drive your hands down into the ball holding that position for a few seconds, then relax. Sink your body down, relax, and stretch your lats for a few seconds. Repeat this process for the prescribed amount of reps. 

 

  • FEEL: You should feel your lat muscles working and stretching. 

 

  • COMPENSATION: Keep your arms straight out when pushing into the ball. Sink your head below your arms when stretching.