Unlocking Back Power: The Hidden Role of the Latissimus Dorsi
Back Pain Solutions22 Huhti 2025

Unlocking Back Power: The Hidden Role of the Latissimus Dorsi

In this episode of the Back Pain Solutions podcast, Ben James and Jacob Steyn dive into a muscle that often flies under the radar - but plays a huge role in your back health and core stability: the latissimus dorsi. Commonly known as the "lats," these powerful muscles are critical for everything from squats and deadlifts to simply opening a door.

Discover how proper lat activation can transform your movement, prevent back pain, and boost performance in daily life and sport. Ben and Jacob break down the anatomy and function of the lats, why they're essential for connecting upper and lower body movement, and how to start activating them today using simple exercises like the lat spread and hand-draw technique.

🎯 Actionable Takeaways:

  • Learn the lat spread and hand-draw exercises to activate your lats.

  • Incorporate lat engagement into everyday movements.

  • Understand how the lats support the thoracolumbar fascia and spine.

Whether you're rehabbing an injury, training for performance, or just trying to move better—this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Learn why slow progress is still progress - and how the right routine can transform recovery.

👉 Got questions? Reach out to Ben or the SmartStrong team for tailored advice and support.

👉 Download the Smart Strong back health ebook for practical strategies to improve your spine health - https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60 👉 Got questions? Reach out to Ben or Jacob for expert advice and guidance at info@smartstrong.co.uk 👉 Looking for a personalised approach? Consider a 1:1 program with Smart Strong to tackle your chronic back issues effectively.

Don’t let these common mistakes hold you back from a pain-free life - tune in now! And if you found this episode helpful, please leave us a review to help others take control of their back health.

You can watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/O7FOBD71Ado

Resources…

Free webinar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1248140093619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free eBook: https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60

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