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Latissimus- means Latissimus- means broadestbroadest

Dorsi- means backDorsi- means back

The latissimus dorsi is the The latissimus dorsi is the broadest muscle of the broadest muscle of the backback

The latissimus dorsi forms The latissimus dorsi forms a large fan shaped a large fan shaped muscle, which takes up muscle, which takes up most of the back.most of the back.

OriginOrigin– Iliac Crest (Pelvic Iliac Crest (Pelvic

Bone)Bone)

InsertionInsertion– Intertubercular Intertubercular

Groove (Humerus)Groove (Humerus)

The primary function of the The primary function of the latissimus dorsi is to pull the latissimus dorsi is to pull the arm towards the pelvis.arm towards the pelvis.

It is responsible for extension, It is responsible for extension, adduction, rotation of the adduction, rotation of the shoulder jointshoulder joint

Also it is used for extension Also it is used for extension and lateral flexion of the and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.lumbar spine.

Common injuries of Common injuries of the latissimus dorsi the latissimus dorsi include.include.

Muscle StrainMuscle StrainMuscle rupturesMuscle rupturesMuscle TearsMuscle TearsCommonly caused by Commonly caused by

lifting too much to lifting too much to early.early.

Warming up the latissimus Warming up the latissimus dorsi through stretching.dorsi through stretching.

Appropriate lifting Appropriate lifting techniquetechnique

Appropriate amount of Appropriate amount of weight for lifting.weight for lifting.

Strengthening the muscle Strengthening the muscle to withstand sport injuries.to withstand sport injuries.

Latissimus Dorsi ExercisesLatissimus Dorsi Exercises

Lat Pull DownLat Pull Down

Bent Over RowBent Over Row

Pull UpsPull Ups

Machine RowMachine Row

Back Extension on Back Extension on Exercise BallExercise Ball

Reverse FlysReverse Flys

Shoulder Rotation with Shoulder Rotation with Resistance BandResistance Band

Resistance Band Pull BacksResistance Band Pull Backs

Resistance Band Pull Resistance Band Pull DownsDowns

Resistance Band AdductionResistance Band Adduction

Lat pull-downsLat pull-downs

Bent over rowBent over row

Pull-upsPull-ups

Machine RowMachine Row

Back Extension on Exercise BallBack Extension on Exercise Ball

Reverse FlyReverse Fly

Resistance Band Pull BacksResistance Band Pull Backs

Resistance Band Pull DownsResistance Band Pull Downs

Resistance Band AdductionResistance Band Adduction