Hips rise — losing the lat stretch
Hip extension reduces the thoracic extension and lat elongation.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Lying DB Pullover (Across Bench)
Coaching cues
- Upper back across the bench; hips dropped toward the floor
- Dumbbell overhead with both hands; arms slightly bent
- Lower in a wide arc — feel the lat and pec minor stretch
- Pull back to the starting position using the lats
Common faults 2
Elbows collapse at the bottom
Tricep extension reduces the lat under tension.
Overactive muscles
TricepsPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗