What muscles does the Foam Roll Lats work?

The Foam Roll Lats mainly works the lats.

What equipment do you need for the Foam Roll Lats?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Foam Roll Lats?

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

What can I do instead of the Foam Roll Lats?

Band Lat Pulldown, Barbell Bent-Over Row, Barbell Rack Chin and Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row work the same main muscle.

Foam Roll Lats

Lie on one side with the arm overhead and roll along the lat from the armpit down to release the side.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked: Lats
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Mobility

Sets and reps

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the lats, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Foam Roll Lats work?: The Foam Roll Lats mainly works the lats.
What equipment do you need for the Foam Roll Lats?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Foam Roll Lats?: 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
What can I do instead of the Foam Roll Lats?: Band Lat Pulldown, Barbell Bent-Over Row, Barbell Rack Chin and Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Foam Roll Lats to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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