How to Improve Lat Spread for Men Open Bodybuilding

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TXguy99 Guest
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Apr 01, 2026 11:21

I am having a real nightmare with my front lat spread. I have plenty of width when I am just standing there but the moment I try to hook my thumbs and flare them out my lats just disappear. I am training in Austin and my coach says it is a mind muscle connection issue.

I have tried the technique where you pull your shoulder blades apart first before pushing the lats out but I feel like I am just shrugging. It is very frustrating because my back is one of my strongest points during my rows and pullups.

Has anyone else dealt with this? I am wondering if there are specific stretches I should be doing to increase my mobility. I see the pro guys make it look so easy but I feel like I am fighting my own anatomy just to get a bit of width.

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