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If your tfl muscles are extremely shortend could this cause tight lats?
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TFL: Tensor Fascia Lata is the typical for the acronym TFL, which is on the lateral thigh. This would not affect the latissimus dorsi muscles. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/25/2015
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