Don't have a #kettlebell to go #bottumsup? Well, neither does our gym (sadly). But don't let the lack of a kettlebell stop you from working on your SHOULDER STABILIZATION. Increasing shoulder range of motion has become an extremely popular practice, especially within the crossfit community. But as @thebarbellphysio has always said, what good is all the mobility in the world without stability?! Yes, shoulder mobility is needed for that perfect front rack position and for proper olympic lifting technique, but if your goal is to increase shoulder mobility, YOU BETTER BE WORKING ON STABILIZING AND CONTROLLING THAT NEW RANGE.
Kettlebells, steel maces, and other forms of instability all challenge your scapular and rotator cuff muscles to dynamically stabilize your shoulder as it moves. Rhythmic stabilization/plyometric type exercises should always be incorporated in the later phases of a rehabilitation program for the overhead athlete as it mimics the demands placed on the shoulder during sporting activities.
Demonstrated here is a quick and easy way to challenge your shoulder stability. Simply wrap a superband around a dumbell and perform your overhead shoulder press. Because the band IS elastic and meant to stretch, MOVE SLOWLY, especially at the bottom when transitioning from the eccentric to concentric phase of the exercise.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's post on another shoulder stability exercise that doesn't require any fancy equipment! #shoulder #rhythmicstabilization #rotatorcuff
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