Exercise Guide

Lat Press On The Floor, Lying

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Latissimus Dorsi
Triceps, Trapezius, Teres Muscles, Rectus Abdominis
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required:Nothing
optional:Fitness Mat
level:Normal
type:Strength
Variations available (1)
Starting PositionExecution
Starting Position (Alternative)Execution (Alternative)

Starting Position

  • lay down with the back on the ground or a fitness mat
  • put the upper arms next to your upper body
  • arrange your forearms vertically to the ground
  • angle your legs and place the feet on the floor or hold them in a 90 degree angle above the ground

Correct Execution

  • push your upper arms down to the ground and guide the upper body up
  • look upwards
  • make sure that the motion comes from the arms, not from the abs
  • your bottom sticks to the ground
  • you can move until the whole torso is supported only by your arms
  • the angle between upper arms and the ground has to remain as small as possible
  • hold the position shortly, come back to the starting position and repeat the exercise

tip for the workout

  • the closer you bring the thighs to your stomach, the harder the exercise
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