Latissimus dorsi stretch with a partner
Reps10 times
Calories burned17 kcal
LevelBeginner
Changing duration and load is available in our application
Sit on the floor. The partner must be behind you. Extend your arm above you and bend it at the elbow. The partner should take your hand as shown in the picture. Try to move your hand to the side, and your partner should interfere with the movement of your hand. This is called static muscle tension. Then the partner should gently pull your elbow to the side as shown in the figure. The exercise is performed within 10-20 seconds.
How to perform the exercise
10 times
17 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Position
Sit on the floor with your partner behind you.
02
Start
Extend one arm overhead and bend the elbow; your partner holds your arm.
03
Tension
Try to move the arm to the side while your partner resists — static tension.
04
Stretch
Then your partner gently pulls your elbow to the side.
05
Time
Hold 10–20 seconds, then switch sides.
Variants
Beginner
Use minimal resistance.
Middle
Increase the static tension and hold to 20 seconds.
Professional
Increase effort and pull range under partner control.
Which muscles are working
Back and arms
Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Stretches the lats.
Balance
Improves shoulder mobility.
Simply
Combines tension and stretching in one set.
Contraindications
Acute pain in the shoulders or back.
Recent shoulder injuries.
Medical prohibition of stretching.
Recommendations
Partner
The partner controls the effort and pull.
Discomfort
Do not allow pain during the pull.
Breathing
Breathe evenly.
