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(Health-NewsWire.Net, July 01, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- A solid front rack position is vital for many exercises. For this stretch, a heavy resistance band is needed. Barry Lavis utilizes a purple WOD Nation resistance band. WOD Nation resistance bands come in different colors to indicate different resistance levels. The purple one has 40-80 pounds of resistance. The WOD Nation exercise bands can be used singly or in combination depending on the resistance level one needs for a specific stretch or exercise.
A good front rank position helps with exercises like front squats and thrusters. To get into a good front rack position, one should have good mobility. Stretching with a resistance band helps improve mobility and keeps the elbows high to obtain proper weight distribution. The stretches should be done gently to avoid injury. Lavis advises that when stretching, it is best not to pull or tug at the resistance band but should lean into the stretch.
If done properly, the stretches performed in the video lets the athletes feel the stretch in the triceps, lats, and shoulders. After just one minute of stretch done on each side, one can see that the elbows become higher. When the bar is placed in the front rack position, it will sit high on the shoulders and give a solid foundation.
These stretches with the WOD Nation resistance band open the shoulder and makes it more mobile. As a result, barbell work becomes more effective in building stability on the shoulders. The band helps in performing the stretches without pain and lessens the potential for injuries. Pain and injury are distractions that keep an athlete from following a training regimen. An injury can sometimes sideline an athlete for months.
Stretches prepare athletes for the training and help in performing exercises effectively. The front rack stretches in this video are important for cleans, thrusts, jerks, front squats and many other exercises.
About WOD Nation
WOD Nation is a United States based company that provides workout gear to elite athletes. All of the company's fitness products are rigorously tested by athletes around the world to ensure they meet the demands of intense exercise programs. WOD Nation's website can be found at http://wodnationgear.com.
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