Kneel on right leg. Hold the medicine ball in both hands and bring it up to shoulder height. Toss the ball back and forth to your partner. Perform desired number of repetitions on right leg and then switch to left leg.
TECHNIQUE: Remain stable while maintaining neutral shoulders and hips throughout the exercise. Avoid leaning forward.
Stand on both feet. Bend knees. Lift right foot off the floor. Toss the medicine ball back and forth to your partner while standing on left foot. Perform desired number of repetitions.
TECHNIQUE: Remain stable while maintaining neutral shoulders and hips throughout the exercise.
MODIFICATION: If the exercise is too difficult, try the Half Kneeling Medicine Ball Single Throw and Catch >link<. Or stand on both feet while tossing the ball.
The Latissimus Dorsi Static Stretch Challenges Core Strength While Improving Back Flexibility
A STATIC STRETCH IS HELD FOR 20 – 30 SECONDS
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Get onto an all fours position with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. Draw in the abs and press away from the floor with with both hands to help stabilize the shoulders.
Step 2: Position one forearm on the exercise ball with thumb pointing upward.
Step 3: Slowly roll the ball away from the body until a stretch is felt in the latissimus muscle. Hold position for 20-30 seconds.
Step 4: Repeat on the other side. Maintain stability throughout the exercise. Maintain a relaxed breathing pattern. Keep a straight line from crown of the head to tailbone. Move slowly.
COMMON ERRORS: Overarching the back. Dropping the head downward or looking up. Sagging torso downward. Moving too fast.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider