The only shoulder program you'll ever need
Intelligent Pendulums (Shoulder Phase 2)
Previously we discussed how shoulder rehab is simple despite the shoulder joint being complex.
If you JUST hurt your shoulder, start with that post:
I’m going to show you the ONLY shoulder program you will ever need. If you
have at least 1 shoulder and
want it to work optimally
Keep reading
It is a paid post so you gotta upgrade your subscription to grab it. You can still read my musings on trying to convince you to pay for it for the next few paragraphs.
I’ve been rehabbing shoulders for a long time.
There’s been a lot of “trends” over the years. The more I’ve seen, the more I’ve realized one thing:
Stick to the basics.
A few weeks out from a shoulder surgery?
Tweaked your shoulder and need to get it back to normal?
This program is for you.
Been hurt before and don’t want to get hurt again?
This program is for you
NEVER been hurt and want to keep it that way?
This program is NOT for you.
JK! It IS for you.
This video outlines Intelligent Pendulums. This is an exercise series I learned at the first shoulder course I ever went to.
I’ve learned more stuff since, but these are the FUNDAMENTALS that never go out of style.
The focus here is simple - high intensity exercises targeted at the scapular rotators.
i.e., all the muscles that attach to the shoulder blade.
The video below demonstrates all of the exercises, and the PDF sets out sets and reps. You should follow this progression for at least 6 weeks. Eight if you’re serious.
Twelve if you really want to make a difference
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