plural lats
informal
: a broad, flat muscle of the middle and lower back : latissimus dorsi
—usually plural
In centuries past, people did not act like captive hamsters. If a person chopped wood or ran a long way, it was because he or she needed fuel or wanted to get somewhere. Now we do such things to fit into new pants or develop our lats.—
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Recent Examples on the WebAmy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
Twelve months prior to testing as part of the study, his training typically consisted of lower-body squats, deadlifts, leg presses, knee extensions, upper-body bench presses, shoulder presses, dumbbell/barbell rows, and lat pull-downs.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024
Slowly lower the barbell back down to the ground while keeping your lower back straight and lat muscles tight.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Severino dealt with lat strains in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 July 2024
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Noun
This move primarily works your lats, rhomboids, and traps, plus your core, biceps, and deltoids.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
Twelve months prior to testing as part of the study, his training typically consisted of lower-body squats, deadlifts, leg presses, knee extensions, upper-body bench presses, shoulder presses, dumbbell/barbell rows, and lat pull-downs.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024
Slowly lower the barbell back down to the ground while keeping your lower back straight and lat muscles tight.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Severino dealt with lat strains in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 July 2024
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lat
noun
: latissimus dorsi
—usually used in plural
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