Daily Maestroism

DM #82

Saturday, August 13th, 2016

DM #82: Sometimes ya just gotta take it back to your roots and be more human.
There are tons of correctives and techniques out there to help with shoulder health, but two of my mainstays when it comes to shoulder treatment are hanging and crawling. Kids swing from the monkey bars like it's nothing, crawl on the ground like little animals, and explore hand-balancing positions like handstand and cartwheels. Adults…not so much.
When was the last time you tried hanging from a bar? Or crawling on the ground. Hanging helps strengthen the shoulder girdle in an open chain position, and the pull experienced by the joint helps to nourish it and improve circulation. Given the questionable architecture of the shoulder, hanging is also a preferable position as the imposed force vectors contribute less to impingement as compared with overhead pressing and overhand throwing.
Crawling is an awesome way to train the shoulder girldle in a closed chain position, and help build stability. This position also ties in the midline/core like crazy, giving you just that more bang for your buck.
So by all means, continue with crossover symmetry, and kettlebells, and correctives, I love them all. But don't forget about your old friends, hanging and crawling. Your shoulders will thank you.
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