Stretching · Cool Down

Child’s Pose Lat Stretch

Sit the hips toward the heels with arms long on the floor. Walk both hands to one side to bias the opposite lat, then switch.

Guidance available · anatomy loop in review

Muscles involved

Stretch focus

PrimaryLats
SecondaryUpper back near the shouldersTraps

The ShaOS anatomy illustration and movement loop are still in review.

How to perform it

  1. Sit the hips toward the heels with arms long on the floor.
  2. Walk both hands to one side to bias the opposite lat, then switch.

Helpful cue

  • Breathe into the side ribs.

Do

  • Keep the stretch gentle.

Avoid

  • Do not force the shoulders overhead.