This week, we are working on keeping those shoulders DOWN. Cold and stress can keep those shoulders up by the ears. Try these two moves to help bring them back down where they belong.
shoulder stretches
Joint Health Month – Week Three
We are focusing on the shoulder joint this week. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint which means it can move it a large variety of ways. The first movement allows you to explore the full range of the joint. Not only will it help create more movement in the shoulder, it will also show you the places where you could use more motion.
Once you have created all that mobility, add some stability to the shoulder with the 2nd video. Most often, the biggest impact our shoulder’s take is when we reach out when we fall. Try this shoulder press to gain some shoulder strength and stability to keep the joint happy and prepared.
Bike Month – Week Four
For the cyclists out there, your spine needs movement. You have been holding it in a “C” curve for so long. Do this first video after your ride and bring that spine back to life. Follow it up with this simple strength exercise in the second video. Stretching your chest is not enough. There is more involved in the beautiful complex that is the shoulder. Try this move out to gain some strength in the back of the shoulders, help improve your posture and counteract any slouching you may have been doing on and off the bike.
Shoulder Month – Bonus Week
I know it is January, but we just had a few more moves to add to our shoulder health program. Enjoy these bonus videos.
Shoulder Month – Week 4
Shoulder Month – Week 3
Shoulder Month – Week 2
This week we are working on external rotation and opening up the chest.
Shoulder Month – Week 1
This month, we are going to focus on shoulder health. Follow along all month long and get moves that help create strong, mobile shoulders.
Brenna Backe 