You can use these anatomical attachments to more effectively stretch the lats. Since the lats attach into your lower back, your low back positioning will affect the stretch you have on your lats. Latissimus dorsi stretch: Begin this latissimus dorsi stretch standing tall with your back straight and hands above your head. It begins all the way down in your lower back and attaches onto your arm bone (humerus) to create shoulder joint internal rotation and extension. The name 'latissimus dorsi', which is the technical name for the lats, literally means broadest muscle of the back. The lats literally attach your low back to your arms. However obvious this may seem, frequently when people try to stretch the lats, they feel tightness on the top of their shoulder, which is an indication the lats aren't being stretched, the shoulder joint is getting to its end range of motion (meaning the bones of the shoulder are the limiting factor). The biggest thing you want to make sure you are doing when you are stretching the lats is.stretching the lats. For example, vertical arm swings or moving the shoulders in a circular, shrugging motion are great dynamic stretches for the upper body. These are active movements that stretches the lat muscles and joints through their full range of motion. Understanding the basic anatomy of the lats is important to know how to effectively stretch the muscle without irritating the joint by over-stressing it. Dynamic latissimus dorsi stretches are best before your workout begins.
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