{"id":5428,"date":"2023-08-16T15:24:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T14:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawgyms.com\/?p=5428"},"modified":"2023-09-04T15:17:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:17:37","slug":"shoulder-exercises-to-add-to-your-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawgyms.com\/shoulder-exercises-to-add-to-your-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Exercises to Add to Your Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Who wants Boulder Shoulders?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shoulders are essential to the upper body, assisting athletes in nearly every upper body movement. It\u2019s important to keep them in peak strength and mobility. Due to their various functions, it\u2019s good practice to incorporate these shoulder exercises into your routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some movements that may be perceived as warm-up work have far greater benefits than just that. This is the case for mobility work which improves function and range of motion. How could we throw a ball or swim without scapular rotation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n These can benefit weightlifters who are striving for more muscle recruitment. Regular weightlifters may have higher torque levels than other athletes, but not as much mobility in internal\/external rotation and abduction and adduction. These issues can be resolved through rotational exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) slowly move the shoulder through its entire range of motion. It\u2019s as simple as moving the joint through a circular motion with a straight arm. The slowness will help reveal places where the joint is tight and in need of improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, bent-arm rotations will improve internal and external mobility. Internal rotation can be worked by bringing the arm to chest level and bending it to a 90-degree angle (like a cactus). Next, turn the arm down until sensation. Then, reverse the motion until the fingers are facing upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n External rotation is similar to internal rotation. It can be practised by bringing the arm next to the ribcage and bending it to 90 degrees. The goal is to turn the joint from across the body and towards the back. It\u2019s important to complete the rotations with a steady elbow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In one case, a modified shoulder routine including these proved to be superior for shoulder health over isolated posterior shoulder stretching. This practice improved range of motion and flexibility for athletes. Additionally, it improved pain relief, mobility, and functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rotations translate well into straight-arm exercises. They can improve the performance of these exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRotations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CARs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Internal & External Rotations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Straight-Arm Movements <\/h2>\n\n\n\n