Lat Pull Toe Touch
Written By David Song
LAT PULL TOE TOUCH
The lat pull toe touch exercise is used to recruit the latissimus dorsi as a spinal stabilizers to improve multi-segmental flexion. Start by anchoring a band to stable object like a band anchor or squat rack in front of you at hip height. Pull the band back with both arms to engage your lats. While maintaining tension, begin to bend forwards to tap your toes with your fingers. Keep the knees straight as you reach forward.
Muscles Involved:
Latissimus dorsi
Posterior chain
Hamstrings
Erector Spinae
Calves
Related Conditions:
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Acute Low Back Pain
Hamstrings Strain or Hamstrings Tendinopathy
Yoga Butt
Lumbar flexion hypomobility
Segmental lumbar instability