Sliding Lat Pull

General And Specifics

• this is a very effective exercise to work out the lats without equipment
• it also works with a paper plate on the carpet

Starting Position

• lay on one side onto the ground or a fitness mat
• bend the legs
• place the supporting hand on the towel right below the shoulder
• stabilize your position with the free hand, you can hold it to the hip

Correct Execution

• slide your hand away from your body
• your upper body sinks down
• the more you slide away, the harder the exercise
• you can feel a slight stretch in the lat
• afterwards, slide back to the starting position
• the bigger part of the weight of your upper body should be on the sliding hand
• do several reps on one side
• then, switch sides and do the same number of reps