The following movement is something that can be implemented immediately into your training program.
This is great for improving shoulder range of motion by helping to dynamically mobilize the gleno-humeral (shoulder) joint while stretching the lats and chest, while also helping to minimize injury potential to the shoulder.
Notice how my back stays flat and the only joint moving is my shoulder. While going through the movement be sure to rotate the hands upward as you roll the ball forward to ensure you are really “opening” the shoulders up.
I’d recommend doing 2-3 sets of 5 reps during the rest periods of an explosive movement or any upper body pulling and pushing movements.
Some exercises may include:
- Cleans
- Snatches
- Chinups/Pullups
- Rowing variations
- Overhead pushing variations
- Bench pressing variations
The great thing about this movement is that you can help to reinforce new ranges of motion and develop strength within those new ranges simultaneously when the mobility movement is done in between sets of explosive and/or strength exercises.
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Rob “The Kinetic Guru”
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