General
wings
What does wings mean?
Slang for well-developed latissimus dorsi muscles that flare out to the sides, creating a winged silhouette.
"Hit a lat spread and his wings just exploded outward."
Origin
Bodybuilding slang comparing spread lats to wings.
Frequently asked questions
What are 'wings' in bodybuilding?
Wings are well-developed lat muscles (latissimus dorsi) that flare out to the sides, giving the back a winged, V-tapered look.
How do you build wings?
Lifters typically train the lats with pulling movements like pull-ups and rows to widen the back — though 'wings' just describes the resulting flare.
What is a lat spread?
A lat spread is a pose where you flare the lats out wide to show off their width, making well-developed wings 'explode' outward.
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