(Health-NewsWire.Net, March 19, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Barry Lavis has trained elite Olympic wrestlers and one of the biggest problems he's observed in athletes is a failure to sufficiently stretch the shoulders and lats prior to a workout. In his new video, he demonstrates why stretching is important, along with the proper way to accomplish the stretches utilizing WOD Nation resistance bands.
The latissimi dorsi, typically referred to as lats, represent the three largest muscles in the back and without proper stretching, can cause considerable pain if they're injured. Lavis notes that it can be tricky determining the proper resistance to use, but WOD Nation resistance bands help eliminate the problem with color-coded bands of different resistance strengths.
The second most common problem Lavis has observed is that many athletes don't allow the bands to do the work of stretching. Shoulder and lat stretching is a distraction exercise for the back and athletes should relax while performing the stretches and ease into them.
The video demonstrates proper positioning of the bands and the body for maximum benefit. The warm-ups can be accomplished in just 30 to 60 seconds and reduce the risk for potential injuries, allowing individuals to progress to their regular routines quickly.
Among the general population, and especially for athletes, tight lats are the most common cause of chronic shoulder and back pain. The lats perform a variety of vital functions, including such simple actions as extending the arm from the shoulder point. Stronger lats provide stability and aid in performing bench presses. They're critical for those engaged in sports that require throwing-type actions and even swimming.
Stretching with the WOD Nation resistance bands also facilitates proper pre-exercise muscle length. The muscles continually contract during exercise and will be shorter following an intense workout. Beginning CrossFit training or a weight program with lats that haven't been sufficiently stretched increases the risk of injury.
The new video by Lavis provides viewers with demonstrations and complete explanations on the importance of lat stretches and how to do them correctly. Developing a healthy body with good muscle balance relies on taking the appropriate actions before and after training to prevent injuries. The WOD Nation resistance bands provide the means to accomplish those goals.
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