1. Latissimus Dorsi

2. Latissimus Dorsi Latissimus- means broadest Dorsi- means back
The latissimus dorsi is the broadest muscle of the back
The latissimus dorsi forms a large fan shaped muscle, which takes up most of the back.

3. Anatomy of Latissimus Dorsi
Origin
Iliac Crest (Pelvic Bone)
Insertion
Intertubercular Groove (Humerus)

4. What does the latissimus dorsi do?
The primary function of the latissimus dorsi is to pull the arm towards the pelvis.
It is responsible for extension, adduction, rotation of the shoulder joint
Also it is used for extension and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.

5. Common “lat” injuries.
Common injuries of the latissimus dorsi include.
Muscle Strain
Muscle ruptures
Muscle Tears
Commonly caused by lifting too much to early.

6. Injury prevention Warming up the latissimus dorsi through stretching.
Appropriate lifting technique
Appropriate amount of weight for lifting.
Strengthening the muscle to withstand sport injuries.

7. Latissimus Dorsi Exercises
Reverse Flys
Shoulder Rotation with Resistance Band
Resistance Band Pull Backs
Resistance Band Pull Downs
Resistance Band Adduction
Lat Pull Down
Bent Over Row
Pull Ups
Machine Row
Back Extension on Exercise Ball

8. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Lat pull-downs

9. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Bent over row

10. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Pull-ups

11. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Machine Row

12. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Back Extension on Exercise Ball

13. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Reverse Fly

14. Latissimus dorsi exercises

15. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Resistance Band Pull Backs

16. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Resistance Band Pull Downs

17. Latissimus dorsi exercises
Resistance Band Adduction