01 Jan Lateral Raise – Band
HOW: Stand on a band to anchor it from one end. Hold on to both ends of the band with your hands, then raise your arms out to about 90 degrees, which is parallel to the floor. Slowly return to starting position. I use...
01 Jan Plank Walk – Band
HOW: Begin in a high plank position with a band around your forearms. Bring out your arm and leg on the same side, allow the opposite side to follow up towards that side and repeat. REGRESSION: If too difficult perform this exercise on an...
01 Jan Shoulder External Rotation – Burnout, Band
HOW: While keeping your elbows at your side, focus on spreading the arms as far as you can while holding onto a band. This time perform this QUICKER. Â Initiate this motion with the shoulder blades and allow your arms to follow. The firmer the...
01 Jan Side Plank – Reps
HOW: Begin in a full side plank with one foot in front of the other, keeping your body in one straight line from your heels to your hips to your shoulders. Hold for a few seconds, then drop your hips down on the floor....
01 Jan Armpit Soft Tissue Mobilization
HOW: In a sidelying position place a foam roller just underneath your armpit region. You have the option of rolling up and down, from side to side, or performing a pin and stretch. Work around this area and see what feels good for you....
01 Jan Staggered Shoulder Ys
HOW: Begin in a staggered stance position, then lean your trunk forward by hinge at the hips. Once in this position bring both arms facing the ceiling while making sure the thumbs are face facing towards the ceiling. Focus on pulling your shoulder blades...
01 Jan Bird Dog – Band
HOW: Begin on your hands and knees with a band wrapped around your foot anchored by your opposite hand. In this position you will balance on the opposite arm and leg. The wider you are the easier to balance, the more narrow the more...
01 Jan Incline Shoulder Tap
HOW: Lean up against an elevated surface. The higher the surface the easier, the lower the more challenging. Initiate this exercise by pushing your body away from the surface. Now elevate one arm and tap the opposite shoulder. Stay strong in your core and...
01 Jan Lat Soft Tissue Mobilization
HOW: In a sidelying position place a foam roller just underneath your Lat’s, which are a big muscle that are just underneath the side of your shoulder. You have the option of rolling up and down, from side to side, or performing a pin...
01 Jan Prone Ts
HOW: Lay face down with your forehead rested on a towel for comfort. With your arms elevated into a T formation, lift up as high as you can towards the ceiling. You should initiate the motion from the shoulder blade, then allow the shoulder...
