Exercises / Beginner
Barbell assisted shoulder flexion stretch
- Abs
- Lats
- Hip Flexors
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a prone position in front of a bar post or similar, with the post between your legs.
Extend your hips and back and bring your hands behind your head, so that you grab the post and it helps you maintain the stretch.
Hold this position for a certain amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Lats
Hip Flexors
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility35
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