Building Bulletproof Shoulders: For Strength, Mobility, Resilience, & Stability

The Bioneer
1 Oct 202114:55

Summary

TLDRThis video script delves into the complex nature of the shoulder joint, often a focal point for athletes and lifters due to its high mobility and susceptibility to injury. It discusses the shoulder's anatomy, including the four joints and surrounding muscles, and the importance of scapulohumeral rhythm for shoulder health. The script offers insights on common shoulder issues, such as impingement and internal rotation, and provides various exercises and tips to improve shoulder stability, control, mobility, and strength, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to prevent injuries and enhance performance.

Takeaways

  • πŸ€” The shoulder is a complex joint involving four different joints and around 20 muscles, making it prone to injury and requiring a balanced approach for strength and mobility.
  • πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ The glenohumeral joint is the main focus for shoulder health, being a ball and socket joint that requires stability for heavy lifting and mobility for a wide range of motion.
  • πŸ’ͺ The rotator cuff muscles, including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor, are crucial for connecting the humerus to the scapula and maintaining shoulder health.
  • πŸ‘ Proper scapulohumeral rhythm, the coordinated movement of the shoulder blade and ball and socket joint, is essential for shoulder health but is often lost due to modern lifestyle habits.
  • πŸ”„ Common causes of shoulder pain, such as improper bench press technique, can be mitigated by focusing on retracting the shoulder blades and maintaining scapular stability during lifts.
  • πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ Training for scapular movements separately through accessory lifts like push-ups, scapular push-ups, and scapular rows can help improve shoulder stability and health.
  • πŸ“ Overhead mobility is critical for preventing impingement and injury, especially during movements like the overhead press, and can be improved through exercises that emphasize scapular control.
  • 🀲 Internal rotation of the humerus can lead to impingement; strengthening the rotator cuffs and practicing good movement can help correct this issue.
  • πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Stretching and strengthening exercises for the pecs, lats, and serratus anterior can help improve scapular movement and prevent winging, which affects shoulder mobility and stability.
  • πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ The overhead squat is a comprehensive test of shoulder and hip mobility, providing a benchmark for overall body mobility and a drill for improvement.
  • πŸ§—β€β™€οΈ Building strength in agonistic muscles and practicing exercises like the lift-off, Y, and W can help overcome resistance from tight antagonistic muscles, further improving shoulder mobility and function.

Q & A

  • What is the shoulder complex and why is it important for athletes and lifters?

    -The shoulder complex refers to the main shoulder joint and its associated structures, including the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular joints, and the scapulo-thoracic joint. It is important for athletes and lifters because it is the most mobile joint in the human body, allowing a wide range of motion necessary for various physical activities.

  • How many muscles are involved in coordinating movement across the shoulder joints?

    -Around 20 different muscles coordinate movement across the shoulder joints, primarily dealing with the humerus, clavicle, and scapula.

  • What are the four rotator cuff muscles that connect the humerus to the scapula?

    -The four rotator cuff muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor.

  • Why is the glenohumeral joint a significant focus area in shoulder health and training?

    -The glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint that connects the top of the humerus to the glenoid fossa of the scapula. It is significant because it is the main joint responsible for the shoulder's mobility and stability, and it is connected to the scapula by seven muscle tendon units.

  • What is the scapulohumeral rhythm and how does it relate to shoulder health?

    -The scapulohumeral rhythm refers to the coordinated movement of the ball and socket joint of the shoulder alongside the shoulder blade. It is crucial for shoulder health as it allows for a proper range of motion and stability, which is essential for preventing injuries and enhancing performance.

  • Why is the bench press a common cause of shoulder pain and what can be done to prevent it?

    -The bench press can cause shoulder pain due to improper scapular movement and lack of stabilization. To prevent it, one should retract the shoulder blades, depress the shoulders, and push through the chest and triceps, which provides a more stable base and reduces the risk of injury.

  • How can accessory lifts help in strengthening the scapula and improving shoulder health?

    -Accessory lifts, such as push-ups and scapular rows, help in strengthening the scapula by training the muscles responsible for scapular protraction, retraction, and stabilization, thereby improving overall shoulder health and function.

  • What is the relationship between the shoulder's ability to move and its stability during heavy weight lifting?

    -The shoulder needs to be stable to push heavy weights without dislocating, yet it also needs to maintain its mobility for a wide range of motion. The balance between mobility and stability is achieved through the coordinated action of the muscles around the shoulder joint and the scapula.

  • What is impingement and how can it be caused by improper shoulder movement?

    -Impingement occurs when the tendons and muscles in the shoulder joint get compressed or 'bunched up' due to improper movement, such as not having enough mobility to create room and open up the subacromial space, leading to pain and potential injury.

  • How can exercises like the lift off, Y, and W help improve shoulder mobility and strength?

    -Exercises like the lift off, Y, and W help improve shoulder mobility by stretching the muscles and tendons in various positions, and they build strength in the agonistic muscles to overcome resistance from tight antagonistic muscles, thus enhancing overall shoulder function.

  • Why is it important to consider the body's overall mobility when addressing shoulder mobility issues?

    -Considering the body's overall mobility is important because issues in one part of the body can affect other areas. For example, tight hips from prolonged sitting can lead to postural imbalances that affect shoulder mobility, so a comprehensive approach to mobility is necessary.

  • What is an overhead squat and how can it be used to assess and improve shoulder and hip mobility?

    -An overhead squat is an exercise where you hold a weight overhead in a straight position and squat down fully. It is used to assess overall mobility and strength as it requires good shoulder and hip mobility to perform correctly. Practicing the overhead squat can also help improve these mobility aspects.

Outlines

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πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Understanding the Shoulder Complex and Its Role in Athletic Performance

This paragraph delves into the anatomy of the shoulder, often a focal point for athletes due to its complexity and mobility. The shoulder, or 'shoulder complex,' is composed of four joints and approximately 20 muscles that coordinate movement across three main bones: the humerus, clavicle, and scapula. The glenohumeral joint is highlighted as a critical ball-and-socket joint connecting the upper arm to the scapula. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of muscle tendon units, particularly the rotator cuff muscles, in shoulder stability and function. It also touches on common issues like shoulder pain during bench presses and the importance of proper scapular movement and muscle balance for shoulder health.

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πŸ’ͺ Enhancing Shoulder Stability and Mobility Through Targeted Exercises

The second paragraph focuses on exercises and techniques to improve shoulder stability and mobility. It discusses the importance of scapular retraction and protraction, and how they can be trained through push-ups, scapular push-ups, and planche leans. The paragraph also covers exercises like scapular rows for scapular attraction, and the use of L-sits for scapular depression. It addresses the inherent contradiction of the shoulder needing to be both stable and mobile, and how exercises like overhead presses and shrugs can help train the shoulder for these dual requirements. The paragraph concludes with advice on how to deal with common mobility issues, such as internal rotation and scapular movement, and the role of external rotation in preventing impingement.

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πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ Building Bulletproof Shoulders: Strength, Mobility, and Prevention of Injury

The final paragraph wraps up the discussion on shoulder health by emphasizing the need to train stability, scapular control, mobility, and strength. It suggests exercises like lift-offs, Y, W, and tennis ball throws to improve overhead mobility and strength. The paragraph also highlights the importance of considering the body as a whole, noting how issues in one area, such as tight hips, can affect shoulder mobility. It introduces the overhead squat as a test for overall mobility and strength, and recommends various stretches and exercises to improve shoulder and hip mobility. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content, share their tips, and consider the presenter's ebook and training program for a comprehensive approach to shoulder health and performance.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Shoulder Complex

The term 'Shoulder Complex' refers to the anatomical structure that includes the shoulder joint and its related components, which are crucial for the wide range of motion possible in the upper body. In the video, it is mentioned as not just one joint but a combination of four: the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular joints, and the scapulo-thoracic joint. This complex is essential for understanding the video's theme of shoulder mobility, stability, and the potential for injury in athletes and lifters.

πŸ’‘Glenohumeral Joint

The 'Glenohumeral Joint' is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the scapula. It is highlighted in the script as the main area of focus due to its role in shoulder movement and its susceptibility to injury. The video discusses the importance of this joint in the context of shoulder health and its interaction with the rotator cuff muscles for shoulder stability.

πŸ’‘Rotator Cuff

The 'Rotator Cuff' is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and enabling a wide range of motion. The script emphasizes the rotator cuff musclesβ€”supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minorβ€”as key to connecting the humerus to the scapula and maintaining shoulder joint integrity.

πŸ’‘Scapulohumeral Rhythm

'scapulohumeral Rhythm' is the coordinated movement between the scapula and the humerus, allowing for efficient shoulder function. The video explains that the ability to move these two bones in accordance is crucial for shoulder health. It also mentions that many people have lost this ability due to modern lifestyles and training biases, leading to issues like shoulder pain.

πŸ’‘Impingement

'Impingement' in the script refers to a condition where the tendons and muscles in the shoulder area get compressed or 'bunched up', causing pain and limited mobility. The video describes it as a common issue when individuals lack proper shoulder mobility, especially during overhead movements like the overhead press.

πŸ’‘Internal Rotation

The term 'Internal Rotation' describes the twisting of the humerus towards the body when the arms hang naturally by the sides. The script explains that excessive internal rotation can close up the subacromial space, leading to impingement. It is a common issue discussed in the context of shoulder pain and mobility.

πŸ’‘External Rotation

Opposite to internal rotation, 'External Rotation' is the movement of the humerus away from the body, which helps to open up the shoulder joint and prevent impingement. The video script provides cues for achieving external rotation, such as imagining breaking a bar or pointing the triceps forward during overhead movements.

πŸ’‘Scapular Winging

'scapular Winging' is a condition where the shoulder blades do not stay tight against the rib cage due to weak serratus anterior muscles. The script mentions this as a problem that can impede normal range of motion and reduce shoulder stability, affecting overall shoulder health and function.

πŸ’‘Lift Off

'Lift Off' is an exercise mentioned in the script designed to improve shoulder mobility by using an external anchor point to force the arms into an overhead position and then lifting them off the support. This exercise is part of the strategy to build strength in the agonistic muscles to overcome resistance from tight antagonistic muscles.

πŸ’‘Y, W Exercises

The 'Y, W Exercises' are specific movements designed to improve shoulder mobility and strength. The script describes these exercises as involving the arms being raised above the head in different positions to engage the scapular muscles. They are part of a broader approach to training the shoulder's scapulohumeral rhythm and overall stability.

πŸ’‘Overhead Squat

The 'Overhead Squat' is a test and drill mentioned in the script to assess and improve overall shoulder and hip mobility. It involves holding a weight overhead in a straight position and squatting down fully. The video uses it as an example of a comprehensive exercise that can indicate an individual's mobility and strength levels.

Highlights

The shoulder is a complex joint with high mobility, often a concern for athletes and lifters.

The shoulder complex consists of four joints and around 20 muscles coordinating movement.

The glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint critical for shoulder movement.

Seven muscle tendon units connect the humerus to the scapula, including the rotator cuff muscles.

Proper scapulohumeral rhythm is essential for shoulder health and involves coordinated movement of the shoulder blade and ball and socket joint.

Many people have lost the ability to move the shoulder blade and ball and socket joint in harmony due to modern lifestyles.

The bench press can cause shoulder pain due to improper scapular movement and lack of scapulohumeral rhythm.

To improve bench press form, retract and depress the shoulder blades to provide a stable base for lifting.

Training scapular protraction and retraction separately can enhance shoulder stability and strength.

Scapular rows and L-sit exercises are effective for training scapular attraction and depression.

Overhead movements require both stability and mobility to prevent injury and impingement.

Internal rotation of the humerus can lead to impingement by closing the subacromial space.

External rotation and proper scapular movement can prevent impingement during overhead exercises.

Scapular winging, caused by weak serratus anterior, can impede range of motion and reduce stability.

Stretching tight pecs and lats with exercises like dumbbell pullovers can improve shoulder mobility.

Hanging exercises can counteract shoulder mobility issues by stretching muscles and increasing range of motion.

The overhead squat is a comprehensive test for shoulder and hip mobility, indicating overall body flexibility.

Lift off, Y, and W exercises are effective for building strength in the agonistic muscles to overcome tightness in antagonistic muscles.

Transcripts

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it should come as no surprise that the

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shoulder is so often an area of concern

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for athletes and lifters the main

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shoulder joint is the most mobile joint

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in the human body we even refer to the

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shoulder as the shoulder complex and

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it's not just one joint it's four the

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glenohumeral joint the acromioclavicular

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joint the sternoclavicular joint and the

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scapulo-thoracic joint around 20

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different muscles coordinate movement

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across these joints which deal primarily

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with three bones the humerus that's the

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upper arm the clavicle the collar bone

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and the scapula which is of course the

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shoulder blade

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our main area of focus though is the

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glenohumeral joint this is a ball and

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socket joint that connects the top of

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the humerus to the glenoid fossa the

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cavity of the scapula there are seven

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muscle tendon units responsible for

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connecting the humerus to the scapula

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alone the four rotator cuff muscles

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those being the supraspinatus

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infraspinatus subscapularis and teres

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minor as well as the teres major

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coracobrachialis and deltoids

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then there are all the other muscles

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that play a role in stabilizing and

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controlling the shoulder complex the

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teres major the traps the delts the pecs

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pectoralis minor particularly and the

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lats even the biceps you may remember

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from my biceps video originate at the

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scapula and aid with shoulder flexion so

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if you feel pain in the front of your

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shoulder this could even be an issue

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with your biceps in other words it's a

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bloody mess in here or a miracle of

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engineering you decide your point of

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view on that probably depends on how

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your shoulder feels right now either way

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there's a lot that can go wrong and a

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lot we need to do if we're going to

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build a powerful pain-free mobile and

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aesthetic shoulders

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it's terrible weather for filming the

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floor's wet let's get on with the show

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that really is the big challenge of the

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shoulder joints it's a multi-axial joint

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a synovial ball and socket joint it

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needs to be able to move

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up and down and forwards and back and

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rotate just like your hip and at the

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same time it also needs to be more

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stable in order to push heavy weights

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without popping out unlike your hip you

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don't have the force of gravity forcing

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the head of the ball and socket joint

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into the socket and keeping it stable so

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that's where the genius of the shoulder

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blade comes in because whilst the

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humerus is in a ball and socket joint

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that ball and socket joint is also

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attached to a bone that can itself move

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thereby allowing for much greater range

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of positions and by then fixing the

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shoulder blade in place using those many

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different muscles you can also provide

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stability

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and a lot of shoulder health comes down

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to being able to move that ball and

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socket joint alongside the shoulder

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blade and this is called your

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scapulohumeral rhythm your ability to

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move those in accordance unfortunately

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due to our modern lifestyles many of us

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have lost this ability owing not only to

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the fact that we're hunched over so much

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but also the simple fact that we rarely

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need to reach over our heads and if your

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training program has a heavy bias

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towards pushing movements that's just

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going to exacerbate those issues so one

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of the most common causes of shoulder

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pain as the bench press there are a lot

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of reasons for this you can have a bit

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of internal rotation or flaring of the

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elbows it completely removes that

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scapular humeral rhythm that i was just

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talking about because you're pinned

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against a flat bench meaning that you

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can't move you're not using the

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stabilization of your shoulders you're

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actually isolating the pecs and the

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triceps much more and pushing through

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those what you should actually be doing

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on the bench is retracting the shoulder

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blades as though you're trying to pinch

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a coin between them do that at the same

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time as depressing and then push just

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through the chest and the triceps this

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will give you a much more stable base it

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allows to generate more power and it'll

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put these shoulders in a more stable and

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in a safer position in the real world

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you'd never perform this movement you'd

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never be lying flat on your back and

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pushing a heavy amount of weight off you

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unless you were trapped underneath a

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collapsed building or a fallen tree and

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that doesn't happen that often this

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simply means that a lot of us lack the

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experience with the bench press to know

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how to perform it properly intuitively

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and yet we go and pile on more and more

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weight

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now you're essentially balancing on your

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spine because your shoulders are off the

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bench and this is obviously inviting

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injury

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at the same time even if you are

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retracting the shoulder blades properly

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and you're doing a lot a lot of bench

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press you're simply not training them to

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protract so that when you push something

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standing up you're not used to moving

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them in the way that you're supposed to

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what you can do is lighten the weight

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slightly improve your technique by

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focusing on retracting the shoulder

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blades depressing the shoulders at the

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same time and pushing through that way

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alternatively what's even better is to

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train those things separately through

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accessory lifts to strengthen the

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scapula one of the simplest ways is just

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to do push-ups you're actually

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encouraged here to protract the scapula

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at the top of the movement the big

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difference here of course is that when

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you're performing a push-up you don't

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have the bench you don't have that

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counter pressure you're not being

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sandwiched between something so it's

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absolutely fine to push through the

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shoulders as you normally would do if

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you're pushing something standing up to

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get that extra strength or if you want

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to train your scapular protraction

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specifically you can train using

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scapular push-ups which is where you get

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into a push-up position with your arm

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straight and then only push by

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protracting and retracting the scapula

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or you can perform planche leans or

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pseudo-planche push-up if you want to

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train scapular attraction meanwhile then

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one of the best ways you can do this is

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with scapular rows and here you're going

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to get into row position underneath the

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bar and in a similar manner keep your

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arms locked out straight and then row

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yourself up pull yourself up but only by

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retracting the scapula and then lower

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yourself by protracting should be able

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to depress your scapula and elevate them

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there should be a shrug at the top of

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any overhead pressing movement so you

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can train this when you're performing

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your military presses or with just

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shrugs and if you want to train your

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scapular depression then one of the best

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ways to do this is with an exercise that

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i only just talked about in depth that

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being the l-sit here you're keeping your

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arms locked out straight again and

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you're pushing down with your legs

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elevated and by pushing down through the

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ground using your shoulders you give

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yourself just enough clearance to get

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your butt up off the floor then you're

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going to raise your legs

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so the inherent contradiction of these

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shoulders is that they need to be not

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only highly stable in all these

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positions but also very mobile they need

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to be able to get into all these

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positions in the first place this is

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important not only to allow you to

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perform movements that require a greater

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range of motion but also to prevent

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injury in more basic exercises that

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you're probably already doing and in

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particular this is important for

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overhead extension during movements like

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the overhead press and the big issue

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here is that many of us struggle to get

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our arms up over our heads if you can't

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move the shoulder joint correctly if you

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don't have the mobility there you won't

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be able to create enough room and open

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up that subacromial space there's a lot

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going on in here as we've just discussed

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an awful lot of tendons and muscles

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basically if you can't move your arm

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properly this all gets bunched up and

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squished and this is what we call

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impingement and there are various

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different issues that can cause this one

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of the first and most commonly talked

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about issues here is internal rotation

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if your humerus is internally rotated

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meaning that it's twisted towards your

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body when your arms are hanging by your

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sides

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then that's going to close up this space

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that when you try and lift your arm over

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your head you're just bunching

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everything up and you can cause

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impingement and the easiest way to tell

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if you're experiencing internal rotation

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is to dangle your arms by your side and

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then look at where they hang naturally

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try not to control this movement and if

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your palms are facing neutrally in

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towards your body then that's a sign

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that you're functioning normally if

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they're facing backwards however or even

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slightly backwards that's a little bit

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of internal rotation and that's

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something we want to fix by

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strengthening the rotator cuffs but also

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by just practicing good movement and

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being more mindful of that during our

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lifts what you want to do is make sure

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that you're actively externally rotating

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and the cue that people often give this

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is to try and imagine that you're trying

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to break the bar so i'm trying to bend

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my hands in towards the middle in front

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of me alternatively you can think of

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this as trying to point your triceps

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forwards when your arms are over your

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head and now this can be a little bit

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counterintuitive because

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external rotation is judged based on

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where your arms face when they're

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hanging by your sides but at the same

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time you can also just strengthen the

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rotator cuffs with specific exercises

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one of the most common being the side

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lying external rotation where you lie on

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one side with a light dumbbell and just

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rotate outwards i talked about this in

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the past but since then i found i much

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prefer using a band holding it in either

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hand and then rotating both shoulders

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together pulling the band apart that way

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and this is a great alternative because

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it means a you can train anyway you need

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to carry a dumbbell around with you

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actually keep a resistance band in my

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pockets wherever i go and at the same

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time means you can train both sides at

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the same time thereby halfing the amount

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of time it takes to do this boring

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exercise and the other issue to consider

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is the way that your scapula are moving

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during that overhead position because

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what you actually want here is a upwards

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rotation so the scapula should rotate

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upwards as your arm moves up and also a

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slight posterior tilt so that means that

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you want your

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scapula to tilt backwards like that once

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again opening up that joint and giving

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you more space

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so if you feel your thumb underneath

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your shoulder blade at the bottom you

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essentially want to try and close that

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gap so you can't fit a thumb or finger

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behind there the problem is if you have

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tight pecs or lats or weak traps then

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you can actually end up with an anterior

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tilt naturally as you go about your

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business and this once again closes off

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that range of motion likewise you might

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experience scapular winging which is

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caused by weak serratus anterior which

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are supposed to keep your shoulder

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blades nice and tight against your rib

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cage this means that they essentially

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move apart away from the midline of your

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spine which then impedes your normal

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range of motion and reduces stability

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further so a lot of the scapular control

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exercises we just talked about can help

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you to fix this if you want to reduce

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tightness in the pecs and in the lats

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then one great move is to use dumbbell

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pullovers and really focus on getting

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full range of motion and feeling that

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stretch it's also a weighted stretch so

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it's fantastic for hypertrophy

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especially building up that upper chest

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which is often missing hangs are

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basically exactly what they sound like

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they just mean hanging from a bar and

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presumably this is how we counteracted

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many of these problems in the wild

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through natural brachiation if you're

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hanging from a tree branch or something

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then you're stretching out the pecs

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you're stretching out the lats and

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you're getting your arms up in that

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overhead position thereby increasing

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mobility of course if this is something

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that causes you pain then you don't want

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to jump straight into it instead you can

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support yourself just slightly with your

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feet like so

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or even like this

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and just stay in that position and as

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you get more confident

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you can eventually let your entire

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weight hang from that position and most

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of you guys know that i have the gamma

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cast kettlebell halos and the bulgarian

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bag all for opening up the shoulder

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joints as well because as the weight

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moves around it's forcing you to not

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only stabilize but also putting you into

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a slight stretched position and helping

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to open up the joint from all those

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different angles you shouldn't think of

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your mobility as isolated to specific

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joints in your body but rather as a

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global trait because issues in one part

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of your body can cause cascading effects

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throughout your body so when we're

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talking about shoulder mobility what you

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need to consider is a lot of people have

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very tight hips because they spend all

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day sitting so they have these tight hip

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flexors which causes an anterior pelvic

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tilt this in turn leads to lordosis in

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the lumbar spine meaning that your lower

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back is too arched inwards and as a

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result they get kyphosis in the upper

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spine which means that it's bent hunched

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forwards so now if you consider that

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you're in this position naturally and

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you're trying to get your shoulders over

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your head but your upper spine is

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pointing forwards you're basically gonna

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have to dislocate your arms to get them

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up above your head and you need to work

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on all these points so surprisingly even

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stretching your hip flexors and your

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legs in general can actually help you to

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improve and unlock mobility in your

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shoulders

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one of the very best tests there is for

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this kind of shoulder mobility combined

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with hip mobility is an overhead squat

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if you can hold a weight overhead in a

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direct straight position and squat all

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the way down this is a pretty good

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benchmark in terms of your overall

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mobility just to be clear this is not a

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tutorial on how to overhead squat mine

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still needs an awful lot of work all i'm

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saying is that this is a great

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tool to see where you're at in terms of

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mobility and strength but also it can be

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a good drill in itself that you can

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practice to improve that mobility and of

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course you don't have to use any weight

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at all you can just use a bar

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or a stick this is actually a bar from a

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pull-up bar that i keep around and you

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can just perform this whenever whilst

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your computer's loading for instance and

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the last piece of the puzzle when it

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comes to overhead mobility is to build

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the strength you need to build strength

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in the agonistic muscles so you can

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overcome the resistance provided by the

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tightness in those antagonistic muscles

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one you can do is something called a

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lift off and here what you're going to

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do is you're going to use an external

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anchor point to force yourself into an

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overhead resistance gently maintaining

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external rotation neutral hand position

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and then what you're going to do is try

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and lift your hands off of that support

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but maintain that position so you're

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using assistance to get into a deeper

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stretch than you otherwise could then

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you're trying to hold yourself in that

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position using just your strength tom

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merrick has a great video with these

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which i highly recommend and he has a

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lot of good advice for shoulder

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bulletproofing in general

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to demonstrate these exercises i'm gonna

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have to lie on this wet dirty floor i

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don't know why other fitness youtubers

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don't seem to have to do this kind of

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thing

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but

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the show must go on so another great one

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is the y exercise and here you're going

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to lie face down and then you're just

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going to try and raise your arms above

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like that using just your own strength

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once again maintain a more neutral

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position you can also do this holding

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onto a bar and then you've got the w

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exercise which is similar here you're

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going to have your elbows slightly more

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down so you're making more of a w shape

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hence the name and you're going to

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involve a little bit more scapular

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retraction here and this is a good one

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for once again training that scapular

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humeral rhythm fitness faqs has a

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fantastic video on these so i highly

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recommend that one too but a little tip

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if you want to make it more fun is to

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hold two tennis balls and throw them and

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catch them from that position other

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fitness youtubers

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me

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there you go it really is a puzzle we

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need to train stability scapular control

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mobility and strength and if you combine

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all these things then you can build some

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really bulletproof shoulders that will

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also enhance your performance in lifts

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and athletic pursuits as well as just

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keeping you free from injury i hope you

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