noun
lats
lats
noun
1
(informal) Short for the latissimus dorsi muscles of the back.
"Pull-ups are one of the best exercises for building your lats."
How to Use Lats
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGym slang for the broad back muscles.
When to use it
Informal gym/fitness terminology.
Common pairings
work your lats
wide lats
Word Forms
lat singular, lat singular
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Etymology
A shortened form of latissimus dorsi.