WORKING UP

Many people can and should not press overhead. They may experience pain, popping, grinding, or a pinching feeling. Even if that pop or pinch isn’t necessarily painful it is still causing inflammation and can also lead to repetitive stress injury ( like most shoulder injuries are).

With that being said to press overhead is a basic movement pattern which every healthy person should be able to accomplish without pain.

What’s a way we can work up to proper range of motion and strength? The proper combination of stretches, myofascial release, corrective exercises, and base strength movements is the prescription.

Focusing on just one aspect is a recipe for disaster. Below are 3 videos of movements I like to use with my client to help increase strength and range of motion.

The prone IYT’s help strengthen all the postural muscle that can help realign the shoulders and help keep them stable when needed.

The landmine press is a great way to strengthen the shoulder capsule, but do it at an angle that won’t cause pain or discomfort.

The overhead foam roller stretch is a great way to stretch the lat allowing for proper overhead extension. The lift at the end similar to the probe IYT’s I’d a great way to strengthen the smaller postural muscle needed to keep the shoulders properly aligned.

To Your Health,

Mark Radio

Mark Radio - BA in Exercise Science, certified personal trainer, and certified nutritional counselor. Mark’s ability to connect, motivate, and educate has made him one of the most sought after health and fitness professionals in the industry.