EXTERNAL ROTATION (STICK-ASSISTED)

Using a stick/rod to help increase short-term shoulder external rotation will be useful prior to a rehab session or strength training, if there are mobility deficits present that are limiting external rotation and exercise execution. The exercise itself will not improve ROM long-term, but the short-term improvement will allow training and strengthening in deeper ranges, […]

CABLE ALTERNATING ROW

This exercise will be useful to improve thoracic rotation and mobilise protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades prior to strength training. It can also be used as a rehab drill for anyone needing to improve their upper spine and shoulder blade movement. The exercise itself will not improve ROM long-term, but the short-term improvement […]

THORACIC EXTENSION (PRONE KNEELING BENCH)

This exercise will be useful to improve thoracic extension in the short-term prior to strength training. It will improve shoulder mobility if a lack of extension is the cause of the limited range of motion. The exercise itself will not improve ROM long-term, but the short-term improvement will allow training and strengthening in deeper ranges, […]

THORACIC ROTATION (3-PT)

Using this exercise will help improve thoracic rotation and shoulder mobility in the short-term and will be useful prior to strength training, if there are mobility deficits present that are limiting shoulder range of motion. The exercise itself will not improve ROM long-term, but the short-term improvement will allow training and strengthening in deeper ranges, […]