What do you even do at a shoulder workshop?!
If you missed it, Dr. Brad just hosted a very successful Shoulder Health Workshop at SilkCity Fit a few weeks ago! (Big thanks to SilkCity for hosting, and everyone that came out!!)
Sometimes we hear that people don't come to a workshop because they don't have a "specific injury" related to the topic we are teaching about... but you don't have to!
Check out this re-cap from Dr. Brad and see what our workshops are all about!
Let's recap who would benefit from a shoulder workshop... The short answer is anyone looking to improve quality of movement, longevity in the gym, or improve performance. More specifically though, would be anyone who feels that they may have limited shoulder mobility making it difficult for them to achieve required positions in CrossFit for things like the overhead press, snatch, pull ups, keeping the bar close during olympic lifts, etc. Someone with nagging shoulder aches or pains causing them to have modify or scale workouts often. Or Anyone looking to increase the tools they have in their toolbox to go to for recovery and maintenance on their shoulders!
In the workshop we covered: 1) self mobility assessment for overhead shoulder motion; 2) mobility exercises for the shoulder and thoracic spine to improve overhead, pressing, and pulling positions; 3) strength and activation exercises to load up the new range of motion achieved.
"When is the best time to complete these exercises?" -- the best time is to complete them prior to a workout that will involve the shoulder. This way you mobilize, then activate the shoulder prior to using that new range of motion or position in the workout. It helps for longer term carry over and improvement.
"Do I need to do all the exercises we covered every time?" -- No, not necessarily. Use the self assessment to help determine which 1-2 exercises gave you the most improvement and start by integrating those ones into your routine. Better to do a few things more consistently then avoid doing anything because there's too much to cover.
"How often do I need to do these?" -- if you have more significant mobility restrictions then completing the mobility work ~4x/week will help you gain faster improvement. At a minimum, completing the mobility and strength work 2-3x/week when timed prior to a workout should help you see progress over time.
It's important to remember that shoulder health is key to long-term success in your fitness journey. The exercises and techniques shared in our workshop are designed to be simple yet effective tools that you can integrate into your routine for lasting benefits. By regularly assessing your mobility, targeting key areas for improvement, and incorporating these exercises into your workouts, you'll not only enhance your performance but also reduce the risk of injury. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your skills or overcome nagging discomfort, consistent effort in maintaining shoulder mobility and strength will pay off. Stay committed, keep moving, and let’s continue working together to achieve your fitness goals.
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