Why Bodybuilders Are Taping Their Thumbs in 2025
What Is Posing Tape?
If you’ve been paying attention at bodybuilding events or scrolling fitness content, you’ve probably noticed something new—bodybuilders wrapping tape around their thumbs before hitting their lat spread pose. It’s not kinesiology tape or for injury prevention. It’s called posing tape, and it’s changing the way athletes train for competition. At the forefront of this movement is Lat Spread Tape™ from Titan Recovery™.
Posing Tape: A New Category in Performance Tools
Posing tape is exactly what it sounds like: tape designed specifically to improve bodybuilding poses. Until now, there’s been no dedicated product to help athletes with the lat spread—a pose that requires finesse, back engagement, and perfect symmetry. That’s where Lat Spread Tape™ comes in.
How Lat Spread Tape™ Works
Lat Spread Tape™ is made of breathable cotton and features a hypoallergenic adhesive. It’s applied to each thumb to create friction when pressed against the hips during front or rear lat spreads. This helps:
- Lock in consistent thumb placement
- Build lat symmetry and control
- Train muscle memory through tactile feedback
- Sharpen stage presence
Why Titan Recovery™ Built It
Titan Recovery™ is known for pushing the limits of sleep and performance with products like Titan Mouth Tape™. Now, with the launch of Lat Spread Tape™, the brand is stepping into physical performance tools with the same commitment to precision and quality.
Who Should Use Posing Tape?
- Beginners: Learn correct hand and lat positioning from day one
- Amateurs: Reinforce good habits during contest prep
- Pros: Add consistency and edge to posing practice
- Coaches: Provide tactile feedback to athletes during sessions
A First in the Sport
Lat Spread Tape™ is the first posing-specific tape on the market, developed through a partnership between Titan Recovery™ and posing coach Daniel Coffeen. Inspired by IFBB Pro William Bonac’s signature silhouette, this tool is helping athletes—from local shows to Olympia hopefuls—improve their visual presentation with real, repeatable technique.
Join the Movement
If you're serious about bodybuilding, it's time to train like the best. Order Lat Spread Tape™ now and see why athletes are calling it the best new posing tool of 2025.
Titan Recovery™ is leading the evolution of performance—with tools that support your sleep, recovery, and now, your stage presence.