I first stumbled on the single-arm lat pulldown back in college, when building a bigger back was borderline obsession. I was ...

Pain in the latissimus dorsi, or lats, can occur due to overuse. It may also result from improper technique in sports or other activities. Several exercises and stretches may help relieve lat pain.

These seven exercises ... while squeezing your lats. Isolate each side to correct imbalances. Brace your hand on a bench, row the dumbbell upward, and focus on a full stretch and contraction.