(MENAFNEditorial) The shoulders are very important but they are often neglected. They help in the performance of everyday tasks like lifting and reaching as well as exercises like snatches pull-ups and the like. Keeping the shoulders flexible helps in overall body strength.
To stretch the shoulders Barry Lavis demonstrates a few exercises using a . As an experienced coach and certified trainer of elite athletes Lavis knows the importance of stretching as part of fitness training. The stretches he demonstrates in his video can benefit athletes and anybody who sits hunched over their desks for long periods of time.
The stretches in the video are primarily mobility exercises prior to a workout. They are not strength exercises. They can be done by anyone who wants to be flexible and they relieve stress in the shoulders neck and back.
Lavis uses a thin WOD Nation resistance band in this his tutorial video. Using resistance bands for shoulder warm-ups do not put unnecessary stress on the rotator cuff a common site for shoulder-related injuries. The rotator cuff allows the arms and the upper body to work together. Stretching and warming up the shoulders prepare the body to do almost any exercise and activity.
There are only four exercises demonstrated in the video: overhead back front and pass-throughs. All the stretches are easily done with a resistance band. They require only a few minutes and will not make the athlete tired for training exercises. These stretches develop mobility. By stretching the shoulders before an exercise routine they are kept free from joint ligament and muscle injury. Stretches also keep the body strong and fit for other activities and not just training.
The but they prepare and condition the body for exercises like snatches and pull-ups. They also help prevent injuries and relieve tense and tired muscles. The body will benefit in many ways if stretches are incorporated in a training regimen.
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