lats

[lats]

plural noun

Informal.

1. latissimus dorsi muscles.

lats

/ læts /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Latvia, divided into 100 santimi

Word History and Origins

Origin of lats¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

The Australian’s already got his shirt off, tanning his famous delts and lats, bare feet in the sand.

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In 12 games with Buffalo, Jackson has been in on 22 tackles, recovered a fumble and enjoyed his first college career sack in a 30-27 overtime loss to Kent State lats month.

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They require nothing more than a bar, and engage at least a dozen muscles, from the lats all the way to the glutes.

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“I think a good punch starts from your feet,” Cosmi said, explaining that a solid base allows power to transfer from the ground to his lats to his hands.

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How do I feel my lats when I do the rows?

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