11 Nov Band Pull Apart
HOW: Get set-up holding the ends of a band out in front of you. Begin the exercise by squeezing your shoulder blades back and together while pulling the band apart. In the finished position, your arms should at least be in-line with your shoulder,...
11 Nov Pec Minor Stretch
HOW: Get set-up next to a wall or doorway and place your hand on the wall down by your pocket with your palm against the wall, there should be some space between you and the wall. Focus on keeping your shoulder and shoulder blade...
11 Nov Pec Minor Stretch – Head Turn
HOW: Get set-up next to a wall or doorway and place your hand on the wall down by your pocket with your palm against the wall, there should be some space between you and the wall. Focus on keeping your shoulder and shoulder blade...
11 Nov Pec Major Stretch
HOW: Get set-up next to a wall or doorway and place your hand up on the wall to create a 90 degree angle at your elbow, your elbow should be at shoulder height and your hand should be above head height. Perform the pec...
11 Nov Pec Major Stretch – Head Turn
HOW: Get set-up next to a wall or doorway and place your hand up on the wall to create a 90 degree angle at your elbow, your elbow should be at shoulder height and your hand should be above head height. Perform a pec...
11 Nov Shoulder Flexion 90 Deg Isometrics – Upside Down Kettlebell
HOW: Get set-up in a hook lying position holding a kettlebell upside down. While balancing the kettlebell and keeping your knuckles facing the ceiling and shoulder/shoulder blade strong, perform a pressing motion towards the ceiling and hold this position. FEEL: You will feel your...
11 Nov Chest Opener – Hands Behind Head
HOW: Get set-up with your hands behind your head in a seated position. To perform the stretch, pinch your shoulder blades back together and move your elbows out and back to open up your chest. As you do this also focus on lifting your...
11 Nov Half Kneeling Single Arm Shoulder Press – Upside Down Kettlebell
HOW: Get set-up in a half kneeling position holding a kettlebell upside down. While balancing the kettlebell and keeping your knuckles facing the ceiling and shoulder/shoulder blade strong, perform an overhead press motion. Return to starting position and repeat. FEEL: You will feel your...
27 Oct Bird Dog – On Swissball
HOW: Begin on your hands and knees with a swiss ball under your stomach. Engage your core slightly then lift one arm up and the opposite leg towards the ceiling. Your shoulder blade should drive the arm movement, your glutes should drive the leg...
27 Oct Prone Swimmer
HOW: Lay face down with your arms overhead. Lift one arm up and the opposite leg towards the ceiling. Your shoulder blade should drive the arm movement, your glutes should drive the leg movement. FEEL: You will feel the muscles on the back of...
