How to Stretch Your Lats (BEST STRETCH EVER)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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Bryan
I feel like for all the people that are really tight (me included, there are things that are definitely left out here. I know these videos are suppose to be short and sweet, but there are just some things that are assumed here. Having tight lat combined with tight subscapularis and tight pec minor, for instance, will not allow you to adequately bring your scapula forward and activate the serratus anterior allowing for the lat to fully stretch. If you think about the motion of the latissimus dorsi which is retraction of the scapula and extension of the arm, then it makes sense that if you arent able to protract you arm, or if protracting your arm causes painful internal rotation at the shoulder joint, then you won't be able to do this stretch. These considerations are important and I think it would have been very helpful to add in some trouble shooting where you talk about the pec minor and subscapularis because with tightness in these muscles and the inhibition of the serratus anterior, this stretch is very difficult if not impossible. I would say tight subscapularis and tight pec minor are very common, and the addition of at least a mention of the muscles that may prevent someone from doing this stress adequately are important to mention.
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I feel like for all the people that are really tight (me included, there are things that are definitely left out here. I know these videos are suppose to be short and sweet, but there are just some things that are assumed here. Having tight lat combined with tight subscapularis and tight pec minor, for instance, will not allow you to adequately bring your scapula forward and activate the serratus anterior allowing for the lat to fully stretch. If you think about the motion of the latissimus dorsi which is retraction of the scapula and extension of the arm, then it makes sense that if you arent able to protract you arm, or if protracting your arm causes painful internal rotation at the shoulder joint, then you won't be able to do this stretch. These considerations are important and I think it would have been very helpful to add in some trouble shooting where you talk about the pec minor and subscapularis because with tightness in these muscles and the inhibition of the serratus anterior, this stretch is very difficult if not impossible. I would say tight subscapularis and tight pec minor are very common, and the addition of at least a mention of the muscles that may prevent someone from doing this stress adequately are important to mention.
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paula
Great video, I dropped my car keys while throwing my trash in a dumpster. Couldn't reach them and no one around to help. I jumped up to the dumpster opening and grabbed the keys. On my way out the lip of the dumpster folded my lower rib up and under the rest of my ribs. I have seen Myofascial release and Chiropractor for the last 11 months. With little to no relief. This stretch in just one stretch, targeted the spot. I can feel pulling from the underside/inside of the rib. Wow! now I can breath with out pain. I'll work on this. Thank you
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Great video, I dropped my car keys while throwing my trash in a dumpster. Couldn't reach them and no one around to help. I jumped up to the dumpster opening and grabbed the keys. On my way out the lip of the dumpster folded my lower rib up and under the rest of my ribs. I have seen Myofascial release and Chiropractor for the last 11 months. With little to no relief. This stretch in just one stretch, targeted the spot. I can feel pulling from the underside/inside of the rib. Wow! now I can breath with out pain. I'll work on this. Thank you
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Hamza
-Summary: -
-Why stretch the lats: - Stretching your back is important to prevent any shoulder problems from tight lats. Throwing athletes rely on getting in an overhead position but if lats are tight that is a problem.
-Where is the latissimus: - The lats are a big muscle that insert into your upper arm and connects to pelvis.
-How to stretch: - Stretch at 1: 55 is not good way to stretch. When stretching, the 2 points of attachments must be as far away. 4: 04 is how to stretch.
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-Summary: -
-Why stretch the lats: - Stretching your back is important to prevent any shoulder problems from tight lats. Throwing athletes rely on getting in an overhead position but if lats are tight that is a problem.
-Where is the latissimus: - The lats are a big muscle that insert into your upper arm and connects to pelvis.
-How to stretch: - Stretch at 1: 55 is not good way to stretch. When stretching, the 2 points of attachments must be as far away. 4: 04 is how to stretch.
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Christian
This stretch. just unbelievable. Seriously no PE teacher chiropractor fitness enthusiast taught me this stretch and it was seriously my only problem. I use to spend hours a day stretching. I could full splits and just felt like life robbed me and there was no hope. Thankfully this video helped me so much and it seriously saved me. I mean I would be in so much pain and couldn-t even walk without shoulders, arms, back, and neck hurting. Thank you so much!
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This stretch. just unbelievable. Seriously no PE teacher chiropractor fitness enthusiast taught me this stretch and it was seriously my only problem. I use to spend hours a day stretching. I could full splits and just felt like life robbed me and there was no hope. Thankfully this video helped me so much and it seriously saved me. I mean I would be in so much pain and couldn-t even walk without shoulders, arms, back, and neck hurting. Thank you so much!
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Zackary
Jeff i love your videos I've been watching them for about 2 years now and they've helped so much. I feel like you've almost nailed them. Some quick advice- give your instant gratification hungry watchers a 15 sec -do this- portion in the beginning of each video. Show is what we're going to be doing so we can just start doing it AND THEN get onto the -here's why- portion of your vids. Great work all in all man, keep going I'm an avid fan!
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Jeff i love your videos I've been watching them for about 2 years now and they've helped so much. I feel like you've almost nailed them. Some quick advice- give your instant gratification hungry watchers a 15 sec -do this- portion in the beginning of each video. Show is what we're going to be doing so we can just start doing it AND THEN get onto the -here's why- portion of your vids. Great work all in all man, keep going I'm an avid fan!
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myprettypsych
Thank you for this! I've been having shoulder pain for almost a year and, though I knew where it originated because I could feel it during foam rolling, I was never able to get rid of it. Chiropractic and massage worked temporarily, but it kept coming back within 12 hours of treatment. From the first day I tried this I felt 75% better. After a couple of days most of the pain is gone. Thank you!
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Thank you for this! I've been having shoulder pain for almost a year and, though I knew where it originated because I could feel it during foam rolling, I was never able to get rid of it. Chiropractic and massage worked temporarily, but it kept coming back within 12 hours of treatment. From the first day I tried this I felt 75% better. After a couple of days most of the pain is gone. Thank you!
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Danielle
Sooooo, I have been struggling with intense pain and stiffness in what I thought was my intercostals. I tried seemingly everything stop the pain. EVERYTHING. To no avail. I tried the stretches and exercises recommended by the physio and went to the chiropractor. NOTHING WORKED! Then I tried this. Literally erased 6 months of pain and discomfort in 2 minutes. You are a life-saver, Jeff!
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Sooooo, I have been struggling with intense pain and stiffness in what I thought was my intercostals. I tried seemingly everything stop the pain. EVERYTHING. To no avail. I tried the stretches and exercises recommended by the physio and went to the chiropractor. NOTHING WORKED! Then I tried this. Literally erased 6 months of pain and discomfort in 2 minutes. You are a life-saver, Jeff!
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athleanx
Your videos are great! I have been struggling with pain and tightness in my left shoulder region for quite a while. I play a lot of golf and am a delivery driver lifting all day. I started doing some of your stretches, and it's making a difference. Just curious, any idea why it only seems to be my left side? Thanks for doing what you do!
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Your videos are great! I have been struggling with pain and tightness in my left shoulder region for quite a while. I play a lot of golf and am a delivery driver lifting all day. I started doing some of your stretches, and it's making a difference. Just curious, any idea why it only seems to be my left side? Thanks for doing what you do!
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Mariel
We all can be -amazing- it takes commitment, discipline, healthy nutrition but you first have to fit your brain the body adapt to change not the brain we have to rewire the brain by learning new things, challenge yourself in that way you strengthen your mind. Btw thanks for the video it takes time to make them.
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We all can be -amazing- it takes commitment, discipline, healthy nutrition but you first have to fit your brain the body adapt to change not the brain we have to rewire the brain by learning new things, challenge yourself in that way you strengthen your mind. Btw thanks for the video it takes time to make them.
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Peter
Do I do this before or after a lift that involves my lats? Or do I do it on a different day? Or does it not really matter? I love these videos with the stretches but that is the one thing that isn't really addressed, when to do it. Maybe that's because it doesn't matter but just curious if anyone has any input.
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Do I do this before or after a lift that involves my lats? Or do I do it on a different day? Or does it not really matter? I love these videos with the stretches but that is the one thing that isn't really addressed, when to do it. Maybe that's because it doesn't matter but just curious if anyone has any input.
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