Lat

usgb/ˈlætɪtuːd/
noun

Short for latissimus dorsi, a large muscle in the back.

He did pull-ups to strengthen his lats.
Visual representation of "lat" - Short for latissimus dorsi, a large muscle in the back.

Often appears as...

  • train your lats
  • strengthen lats
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Gym Vocabulary

The term 'lat' is common in fitness and bodybuilding contexts, referring to back muscles.

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After the gym, my lats were sore from the workout.
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Muscle Anatomy

'Lat' is informal; the full form 'latissimus dorsi' is used in medical or professional settings.

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The doctor said stretching can improve lat flexibility.
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