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Dr. Corey Hoffner explains exercises that may help control shoulder pain caused by external rotation and other shoulder motions, too (YouTube@drchoffnerptsc). Pain with external rotation of the shoulder likely means that the shoulder joint is compressed, and that the rotator cuff is not adequately controlling the multi-dimensional movement of the shoulder (external rotation, internal rotation, flexion, and extension of the shoulder). Decompressing a shoulder joint is defined as re-establishing a position of the upper arm connection to the shoulder blade in the safe and instant center position, which provides a shoulder joint condition that hopefully becomes pain free. The rotator cuff consists of four small muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) that are involved (along with larger muscles: biceps, triceps, and deltoids) with the connection of the arm (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). The main function of the rotator cuff muscles is to keep the up...

Dr. Corey Hoffner:  Your Shoulder Impingement Isn't a Shoulder Problem  (YouTube@drchoffnerptsc). YouTube Tips ⓘ According to Dr. Corey Hoffner, shoulder impingement is caused by dysfunction of the mid-thoracic region (lack of thoracic extension ability) and dysfunction of the scapula region (lack of range of motion and muscular control of scapular rotation which is necessary to fully establish arm raising). Three Recommended Exercises ... Wall-supported thoracic spine extension with hips flexed. Scapular full range upward re-training with forearm roll of ball on a wall and half-kneeling position. Use band resistance to strengthen scapular retraction muscles that keep the subacromial space open. Dr. Corey Hoffner: "Stop Resting Your Biceps Tendonitis — It's Making It Worse" (YouTube@drchoffnerptsc). YouTube Tips ⓘ Three Recommended  Exercises ... Lying on Side with Top Arm Up; rotation of the rotator cuff with stabilization under dumbbell load, while taking ...

When using ab straps, get in a proper starting position by locking your arms in a stabilizing position and engage your lats (@MicahelEckert). Pull ups involve strength from your hand to your elbow , and from your elbow down to your core and hip flexors , according to Micahel Eckert. Get in stable starting position, lats engaged, knees up, and feel internal ab flexion and core compression all the way up. Biggest error with ab straps is letting yourself sag without engaging your lats. Michael Eckert explains why Ab Straps or Ab Slings are key to Ab Strength and Upper Body Strength (SOURCE:@ MichaelEckert) YouTube Tips ⓘ Your upper arms should be parallel to the floor when you engage your lats after lowering your elbows while you're suspended in the Ab Straps. Flow State - YouTube One Arm Pull Up - YouTube Dumbbell Exercises for Pull Ups! - YouTube Wrist Strength - YouTube All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or sp...

Upper chest exercise on a Pec-Deck machine by Mike O'Hearn (SOURCE: MikeOHearnTitan). Lean forward and/or rotate forward while partially standing at the Pec-Deck machine. Focus on the muscle insertions. Flex all the way through, contracting the front deltoids and chest (upper chest muscles). Mike O'Hearn says you should be able to stack this exercise ... that is, use all the plates on a pec-deck or cable machine. All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation.

The function of the shoulder blade (scapula) is an important factor to consider if rotator cuff exercises are going to work ( Conor Harris - YouTube ). Conor Harris explains that effective internal and external rotation of the upper arm (humerus) depends on the ability of the shoulder blade (scapula) to move properly in a manner that opens subacromial space; and the ability of the front chest and the back to have mobility to facilitate opening of the subacromial space to avoid impingement of tendons in the shoulder.  Conor Harris holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Oregon State University.Certifications: He holds multiple industry certifications, including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA, Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) from NASM, and an EXOS Performance Specialist credential, according his Linkedin profile ( Conor Harris - Pinnacle Performance | LinkedIn ) The No B.S. Guide To Shoulder Health   All content, videos and ...

Five-Five-Five Leg Extensions by Dana Linn Bailey offering a method that focuses on variety at different range of motion positions for the four muscles of the Quadriceps group (@DanaLinnBailey/YouTube). Arlington Athletics is definitely a fan of this type of exercise for a different kind of workout for the quadriceps, which in this case serves as the four muscles that extend (straighten) the knee (Vastus Medialis Oblique, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, and Rectus Femoris. These four muscles combined are known as the quadriceps. By the way, the Rectus Femoris is the only quadriceps group muscle that is also a hip flexor.  Since leg extensions are done in a seated (hip flexed) position, the Rectus Femoris might not get full tension with contraction due to a shortened position that causes slack along the length of the muscle. The forward tilt of the pelvis in the seated position puts the Rectus Femoris attachment on the pelvis (the origin) closer to the knee attachment (the i...

Dumbbell Lateral Raise is a great exercise for the Middle Deltoid and other shoulder muscles (Dana Linn Bailey). PRE-POSITION Athletics Stance; feet  Soft Bend with the knees Chest tall without arching your back and lower back. Shoulders down, not shrugged. ACTION Slight bend in the elbows throughout up and down range of motion. Arms about 20-30 degrees forward -- not straight out to the side. Imagine/feel the motion out wide to the side; not  straight up. However, don't straighten your elbows. Pause at the top Slow, controlled lowering.   ABOUT DANA LINN BAILEY Dana Linn Bailey is an American IFBB Pro Women's Physique Competitor, and the the winner of Joe Weider's Olympia in 2013. In 2010, Dana Linn Bailey participated in the very first Women's Physique show, which was the 2011 Junior USAs in Charleston, South Carolina. She won overall, received her IFBB pro card, and became the first women's physique professional in the NPC/IFBB. NPC Fitness is the competition di...

Core exercise with weight hanging from a light resistance band connected to one side of a PVC pipe carried on the shoulders and upper back (@SquatUniversity/YouTube).   Multifidis (especially), semispinalis, spinalis thoracis, longisimus thoracis,external oblique, internal oblique muscles are trained. Walk five steps forward and five steps backward. Dr. Aaron Horschig is a physical therapist, strength coach, & author of the Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rebuilding Milo & The Squat Bible. On this channel, you’ll learn how to move better, lift stronger, and live pain-free — whether you’re an elite athlete or just trying to feel good again. WEBSITE ... Squat University – The Ultimate Guide To Finding Your True Strength BOOKS ... ‘Rebuilding Milo’ – Squat University The Squat Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Squat and Finding Your True Strength: Horschig, Dr. Aaron, Sonthana, Dr. Kevin, Neff, Travis: 9781540395429: Amazon.com: Books All content, videos and ...