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April 9th, 2014 at 6:45 am
Great article Eric, thanks.
I’m a boxer and can really only fit 2 strength training sessions in my training schedule per week.
Which of your training programs would suite me? I want to get stronger and more athletic, while keeping my shoulders and rest of my body healthy and injury free. Thanks.
April 9th, 2014 at 4:23 pm
“The research is pretty clear that the best way to train the rotator cuff for high performance is perfect technique, but not even coming close to failure. Fatigue might be your friend when you’re doing a drop set for your quads or biceps, but it’s your enemy when you’re trying to establish a strong and effective rotator cuff”.
Eric, in regards to training to failure/exhaustion, are you referring just to high performance rotator cuff training or does this account for rehabilitation as well? Also, what are the biggest differences between PREhab and Rehab shoulder training exercise prescription?
I have been taught by many ATCs that it is very important to train the shoulder for muscular endurance before strength. Are we to assume the healthy should has the right amount of endurance?
I understand that failure/exhaustion training leads to a break down in technique, so my thoughts lead me to the idea of training to technique failure. What are your thoughts?
Also, what is your opinion on the concept of training the shoulders for optimal stiffness, is this the goal of training the shoulders?
Thank you
April 13th, 2014 at 6:42 am
Tony,
The High Performance Handbook program would be the best bet. It’s got a 2x/week program that’d work great for you.
April 14th, 2014 at 11:23 pm
Hey Eric, Great article. I’ve recently been looking into Indian club training to help build stronger rotator cuffs and mobility. I would like to know your thoughts and opinion on indian club training. Thanks
April 15th, 2014 at 5:23 am
Marco,
I don’t think it alone will get the job done, but it certainly has its place as part of an overall program.
April 16th, 2014 at 10:54 pm
Hi Marco,
thank you for the share I was looking out for a shoulder programm for quite q while. Do you know a good programm for legs?
April 26th, 2014 at 4:55 am
Eric, I suffer from upper back tightness (thoracic spine & especially sternum feel locked, like everything is pulling forward towards my sternum) so thought I’d try the bench t-spine mobilization.
Unsurprisingly I find this hard – but my main concern is how do I perform it without arching my low back please? I obviously try not to arch but struggle to maintain good form in this respect. Thank you
April 27th, 2014 at 5:50 am
Mark,
Set your pelvis up in a bit of posterior tilt (butt tucks under) before you begin.