#latactivation

[mikealexandercpt]

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Good morning! Are you ready to smash your goals this week? Here's a tip I learned a while ago from @phdeadlift regarding #latactivation while setting up for the #squat. Start by simply grabbing on to the bar from the front, you hands in a suppinated (underhanded) grip, your arms at shoulder width. From there, while still holding the bar, bring yourself under the bar and up against it. From there you may adjust your hands accordingly. I felt that my lats were engaged immediately, which definitely helped with keeping me stable with the bar in my back. Try this if you have problems keeping your lats engaged and tell me if this works for you. Also, friendly reminder that I am available for online coaching. Do not hesitate to drop me line if you want to get strong quickly! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igbodybuilding #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #fitnlfam #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #techniquebreakdown #techniqueiseverything #squattechnique #latisimusdorsi #nasmcpt #nasmfitness #nasmcertified #nasm #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnersstrengthcoach #benpollack #drbenpollack #phdeadlift (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B3UIbK7D-Ig/?igshid=ss9b9xw79kgz

[dieselfit]

🚨ATTENTION: Free workouts and bonuses for skinny guys to build muscle! Visit the link in my bio! 🚨 - Swipe left! - Are you a "non-responder" when it comes to back training? - If you're like me, you may have some trouble with engaging your lats. - This is a tip I learned way back when I was still very fresh in the gym. - This will make your lat training much more effective... - Here's what you can do to engage your lats: - 1. Warm up with an isolation exercise - Doing this will help establish a mind to body connection. - Try doing pull overs either with a dumbbell or on a machine as seen in the video. - Aim to do 2-3 sets and engage your lats with each set. - 2. Pull up (Or row) - Dip into the stretched position of a pull up and hang there. - Next, don't pull up, just pull your shoulder blades and engage them by pulling them but don't let your arms flex. - This should be the position where you start any pulling exercise. - When you engage your lats in this position, you'll activate them much more effectively. - 3. Pre Exhaust - If you still can't feel anything in your lats after compound exercises, try pre exhausting them by performing a isolation exercise followed by a compound exercise like pull ups or rows. - Did this help you? Want more like this? Let me know in the comments section... - #backtraining #latactivation #lats #backwidth #pullovers #pullups #back https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCIbVaBN36/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=347hm02np4kr

[athleticeatery]

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@Regrann from @dr.joelseedman_ahp - Understanding how to flex the lats and keep the bar close to the body when performing hip hinge movements and RDL’s is absolutely critical. Without proper lat activation the bar will drift away form the torso placing exponentially greater stress on the low back and spine. By utilizing reactive neuromuscular training (RNT) in the form of horizontal band resistance applied to deadlifts and hip hinges not only does it reinforce the idea of activating the lats and keeping the bar close to the body but it also ensures that the lifter sits back to the heels and loads the glutes and hamstrings rather than leaning forward. In this particular variation, I’m performing a modified snatch grip RDL with an eccentric isometric protocol. The combination of the wider grip along with the horizontal band tension not only stress the glutes and posterior chain but it absolutely pummels the upper back, lats, traps, and grip. You’ll also notice the significant knee bend during these RDL’s. Most individuals perform RDL’s and hip hinges with an overly straight leg position. Maintaining a soft knee position is critical for taking stress of the low back as well as the hamstring tendon insertion as it places more even tension across the musculature of the posterior chain. Lastly, the eccentric isometric protocol (slow eccentric followed by a several second pause in the stretched position), not only engages the targeted musculature to a greater degree but it helps the lifter fine-tune their body positioning and movement mechanics by maximizing proprioceptive feedback and kinesthetic awareness. Learn more about proper RDL and hip hinge mechanics in my full-length article at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/blog/master-your-hip-hinge-rdl-mechanics Live well, train hard. #hiphinge #rdl #lattension #latactivation #bardrift #lowbackstress #spinalstress #reactiveneuromusculartraining #deadlifts #sitback #onyourheels #loadtheglutes #hamstrings #snatchgrip #eccentricisometric #posteriorchain #kneebend #AHP #drjoelseedman #gym #fitness #sportsperformance #workout #fitfam #athleticeatery #toronto #the6ix #functionalstrengthtraining #explosive (at Planet Earth)