The lats, or the latissimus dorsi, to use the muscles' proper name, are the wide, fan-shaped muscles that make up the majority of your mid-back. The lats are especially consequential for several ...

The workout targets the lats, traps, rhomboids and lower back through a combination of vertical pulls and rowing movements.

Leg day, arm day, ab day—but what about lat day? Lats are the largest muscles in your upper body and the core of any workout routine. Most people use the term lats, but the scientific name for the lat ...

Slightly adjusting your execution on dumbbell rows could make all the difference in which back muscles you develop. Dumbbell rows can target the entire back or emphasize lats, depending on form. Upper ...

There are so many muscle groups to keep track of and hit during your workout routine Your lats (a.k.a. latissimus dorsi) shouldn't get left out. You probably don't see them on the reg, but you ...

View post: What an NBA Performance Coach Wants Every Man to Know About Training for Strength and Longevity When you think of ways to build out your back, your mind undoubtedly goes to lat pulldowns.

Stretching your lats a few times a week can help you gain flexibility, reduce pain, prevent injuries, and increase your range of motion. The latissimus dorsi muscles, known as the lats, are the large ...

TO FORGE A balanced physique, training your back muscles will be absolutely essential. One of the most consequential of your back muscles will be your lats—and there are plenty of lat-focused ...