Because of the attachments of the latissimus dorsi, when it is tight it can limit your ability to reach overhead and can cause a pinch when reaching overhead.
Try this stretch, doing a test first in order to do a retest after. This will help you determine if your lat tightness is causing your overhead limitations.
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Tight lats can limit your ability to reach overhead and can also cause a pinch pain in the shoulder when…
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