Lat Spread

trivial · 08-13-2008, 04:33 PM

Ok, how in the heck do I get my lats to spread? I can get it accidentally, but trying to make it spread is so darn hard. Especially when trying to lift the shoulders up and out for figure...... HELP?

Krishna · 08-13-2008, 05:16 PM

Get someone to coach you. It takes practice. You just need to stay persistant and get an outside view from someone who knows what they're doing.

Mrs Croft · 08-13-2008, 09:14 PM

don't focus on your lats..I focus on shoulders out..chest up and the lats just fall in. Took me awhile to get it but once you do..it just happens. Best way to practice is with two mirrors. one in front so you can see the one behind (unless you a neck that can go all the way around

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just remember , your not curving the shoulders forward to spread the lats..your pushing your shoulders out ..imagine someone has their hands on the outside of your shoulders and your pushing out against them

Krishna · 08-14-2008, 05:16 PM

With lat flexion and control, you can spread your lats even further than just spreading your shoulders out.

trivial · 08-14-2008, 07:51 PM

I am a good bit more on the correct path. I was with my trainer today and since it was back day he worked in some posing between sets. Helped me feel the lasts by working them and then spreading them out. I'm starting to get the mind/muscle commection, but I'm still working on it!

08-13-2008, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
trivial heart like a maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,878 Rep Power: 272546	Lat Spread Ok, how in the heck do I get my lats to spread? I can get it accidentally, but trying to make it spread is so darn hard. Especially when trying to lift the shoulders up and out for figure...... HELP? __________________ Funny bodybuilding tees, tanks and hoodies at www.wittystees.com Triv's Photo Album Bio First Comp Pics Fluffy Pics

08-13-2008, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mrs Croft Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 4,137 Rep Power: 165183	don't focus on your lats..I focus on shoulders out..chest up and the lats just fall in. Took me awhile to get it but once you do..it just happens. Best way to practice is with two mirrors. one in front so you can see the one behind (unless you a neck that can go all the way around ) just remember , your not curving the shoulders forward to spread the lats..your pushing your shoulders out ..imagine someone has their hands on the outside of your shoulders and your pushing out against them __________________ Woman on a mission

08-14-2008, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
trivial heart like a maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,878 Rep Power: 272546	I am a good bit more on the correct path. I was with my trainer today and since it was back day he worked in some posing between sets. Helped me feel the lasts by working them and then spreading them out. I'm starting to get the mind/muscle commection, but I'm still working on it! __________________ Funny bodybuilding tees, tanks and hoodies at www.wittystees.com Triv's Photo Album Bio First Comp Pics Fluffy Pics

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08-13-2008, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Krishna Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 425 Rep Power: 12440	Get someone to coach you. It takes practice. You just need to stay persistant and get an outside view from someone who knows what they're doing.

08-14-2008, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Krishna Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 425 Rep Power: 12440	With lat flexion and control, you can spread your lats even further than just spreading your shoulders out.