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Also known as: Wall lat stretch.

Technique

  1. Stand facing a wall about a step away.
  2. Place your palms flat on the wall slightly above shoulder height.
  3. Push your chest down toward the floor while keeping your arms straight to open your shoulders.

Form tips

  • Keep your Abs engaged and maintain a posterior Pelvic tilt.
  • Avoid arching your lower back during the stretch.

Muscles

Flexibility

Primary

  • Chest
  • Back

Equipment

Appears in

Flexibility
Joint movements
trains stretches

Progressions

e037

Downward dog

Beginner
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Prayer stretch

Beginner
e10i

Dumbbell pullover

Beginner

Variations

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Wall pullover

Beginner
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Upward Salute

Beginner
e169

Wall one-arm shoulder flexion stretch

Beginner
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Wall forearm stand

Novice
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Extended puppy pose

Beginner
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Floor I hold

Beginner
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