Description

Stretching the muscles is very important in order to be flexible. Muscle shortening and the resulting incorrect posture can be corrected by stretching. It helps to reduce tension in the muscle and increase blood circulation. This exercise stretches the latissimus (broad back muscle).

Exercise

Stretching the latissimus

Type: Bilateral Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

1

Kneel on the floor.
2

Lower your bottom down so that it touches your heels. Bend your upper body forward towards the floor and support yourself with your elbows. Now press your armpits towards the floor so that you feel a stretch in your latissimus.
3

Hold this position until you have reached the specified time.

Tip

Short-term stretching (10-15 seconds) is suitable for warming up before training. To increase flexibility in the long term, the muscle should be stretched for 30 seconds or longer. The intensity should be chosen so that you feel a stretch in the muscle, but not too much pain. Pay attention to how your body feels. Parameters such as temperature, time of day, age and training condition should be taken into account
Make sure that you maintain calm and even breathing while stretching.