Improving Shoulder Flexion for Overhead Lifts Here’s a quick assessment and corrective exercise for tight shoulders that may be limiting overhead range of motion. The assessment allows you to see if you have enough shoulder flexion for pullups, presses, and overhead movements. After taking the assessment – if your range of motion is limited perform […]…
Improving Shoulder Position for the Overhead Squat The following sequence prepares the shoulders for the overhead squat, which requires motion at the shoulder blade (scapula) and arms. A stable shoulder blade position on the ribcage requires proper retraction and posterior tilt to support good arm position. Four Elements to Establishing a Good OHS Position #1: […]…
Scapular Wall Slides The term ‘shoulder’ refers to the clavicle, shoulder blade, and arm. The gleno-humeral joint (shoulder joint) is a ball and socket joint where the head of the humerus (arm bone) articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula. Image modified from John Hull Grundy book, “Human Structure and Shape” Healthy shoulder function […]…