Lats............confused

[LeanTeen]

I'm getting confused. Which part of your body are the "lats"? Are they the part behind your armpits that give you that V shape? I'm confused, I've heard the term "lat" referring to so many different body parts I have no clue. If they arent the part behind your armpit, what is and what exersises help you get that V shape?

 

[Rockaho]

Yes, the ones that give you the "V". Seated rows, bent rows, basically any exercise where you pull with your arms towards your shoulders or stomach. Check out this post and web site.

http://www.elitefitness.com/ubb/Archives/Forum8/03-2001/001198.html
http://www.naturalmuscle.net/nm0400/back.htm

 

[bignate73]

http://www.planetkc.com/exrx/Muscles/LatissimusDorsi.html

this should help