Valarie Kelley
Rear
Lat Spread

Angle toes outward on weight bearing leg
Rotates the quad some and make the upper leg look larger due to displaying more quadriceps while still displaying the hamstrings

Bend weight-bearing leg at knee a little
Displays a more natural appearance and enhances curvature of the hamstring

Bend opposite leg slightly more and flex hamstring, glutes, and calve
Shows more detail in the hamstring and glutes while displaying a calve

Keep the head facing directly forward
Looking down or tilting the head back takes away from the aesthetic appearance of the physique

Expand ribcage/chest
Helps make the upper body appear larger and fuller

Position hands on sides near hips/obliques and flare lats
Presents the appearance of a v-taper to the waist. Actual hand placement can be adjusted to rest higher or lower at sides to compliment positioning of lat tie-ins (some individuals' lats extend lower down the back than others').

Keep hands at sides making sure not to press them inward while contracting the lats
Hands closer together bring elbows in closer to the body and make the upper body appear narrower

Keep shoulders boxed making sure not to roll them forward
Rolling shoulders forward rounds the back and makes it appear smaller

Tense arms
Shows definition better

Arch back slightly to tighten lower back
Shows more definition in that area

 

 


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