Latissimus Dorsi
Latissimus Dorsi Latissimus- means broadest Dorsi- means back The latissimus dorsi is the broadest muscle of the back The latissimus dorsi forms a large fan shaped muscle, which takes up most of the back.
Anatomy of Latissimus Dorsi Origin Iliac Crest (Pelvic Bone) Insertion Intertubercular Groove (Humerus)
What does the latissimus dorsi do? The primary function of the latissimus dorsi is to pull the arm towards the pelvis. It is responsible for extension, adduction, rotation of the shoulder joint Also it is used for extension and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.
Common “lat” injuries. Common injuries of the latissimus dorsi include. Muscle Strain Muscle ruptures Muscle Tears Commonly caused by lifting too much to early.
Injury prevention Warming up the latissimus dorsi through stretching. Appropriate lifting technique Appropriate amount of weight for lifting. Strengthening the muscle to withstand sport injuries.
Latissimus Dorsi Exercises Reverse Flys Shoulder Rotation with Resistance Band Resistance Band Pull Backs Resistance Band Pull Downs Resistance Band Adduction Lat Pull Down Bent Over Row Pull Ups Machine Row Back Extension on Exercise Ball
Latissimus dorsi exercises Lat pull-downs
Latissimus dorsi exercises Bent over row
Latissimus dorsi exercises Pull-ups
Latissimus dorsi exercises Machine Row
Latissimus dorsi exercises Back Extension on Exercise Ball
Latissimus dorsi exercises Reverse Fly
Latissimus dorsi exercises
Latissimus dorsi exercises Resistance Band Pull Backs
Latissimus dorsi exercises Resistance Band Pull Downs
Latissimus dorsi exercises Resistance Band Adduction