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

Exercise videos