Latissimus Dorsi-SMR

Technique

How to perform Latissimus Dorsi-SMR

1. Lie on your side with a foam roller beneath the lat region just below and behind your armpit.
2. Reach the working-side arm overhead so the roller contacts the side of your upper back rather than the arm.
3. Use your feet and free hand to control how much bodyweight rests on the roller.
4. Make small, controlled shifts over the lat region, or pause with light pressure over the intended area.
5. Keep the roller out of the armpit itself rather than rolling across the shoulder joint.
6. Take your weight off the roller before changing position, then repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved