Chair Lower Back Stretch
How to do the Chair Lower Back Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Lats
Lower Back
Bodyweight
How to do the Chair Lower Back Stretch
- 1
Sit upright on a chair.
- 2
Bend to one side with your arm over your head. You can hold onto the chair with your free hand.
- 3
Hold for 10 seconds, and repeat for your other side.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Chair Lower Back Stretch set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your lats volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Chair Lower Back Stretch fits
The Chair Lower Back Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Chair Lower Back Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Chair Lower Back Stretch work?
The Chair Lower Back Stretch primarily works the Lats. It also recruits the Lower Back as supporting muscles.
Is the Chair Lower Back Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Chair Lower Back Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Chair Lower Back Stretch?
None. The Chair Lower Back Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Chair Lower Back Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?
The Chair Lower Back Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the lats through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Chair Lower Back Stretch with correct form?
Sit upright on a chair. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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