AVOID THIS WORKOUT MISTAKE for Strong, Mobile & PAIN-FREE Shoulders

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Resources and video highlights: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Why strength training is essential for injury prevention 01:15 - Upper body movement patterns: Pushes and pulls explained 01:50 - The danger of pinched shoulder blades in overhead movements 02:20 - Understanding scapulohumeral rhythm 04:15 - Proper scapular movement for horizontal exercises 04:48 - The one exception 05:30 - Final tips for strong, pain-free shoulders Shoulder Pain Solution: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution/ - eliminate shoulder pain with a 3 phase, easy-to-follow program that addresses the root cause of your pain, whether it’s shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, scapular winging, serratus anterior dysfunction, or wear and tear. ROM Coach app (free!):​ www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt - our beautiful mobile app to improve your mobility and help you achieve movement longevity, includes the Daily Movement Tuneup and gives you 3 new exercises that will activate every muscle and mobilize every joint in your body every 1-2 weeks (only 3-5 mins/day!) If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, share it with your workout buddies, and subscribe to our channel for weekly tips on moving freely and without pain. Click the notification bell so you never miss an update!

[@andreavannelli2336]

Great tips! Thanks for this clear explanation. It makes so much sense combined with your skeleton demos.

[@margaretmcquiggan3056]

I like these newer, shorter videos.

[@salty3069]

I have a shoulder impingement. All this time i thought it was because protraction and elevating my shoulders a lot. But it was the opposite because i was always sitting or on my foot my hands next to me and i was doing pullups like crazy problem was depression and pinching my shoulder blades together. Now in pulling movements i elevate my shoulders little bit and protract my scapula and i feel way better. I do still retract my scapula in bench press etc never tried it on shoulder press but ill try to move my scapula freely on overhead pressing and give a feedback

[@skydancer3166]

Does this same shoulder movement apply to doing the butterfly while swimming?

[@RBZ3]

Thanks for the video. I have been watching a lot of them and been doing several exercises. I have tried the robot move but I cannot get my bad shoulder to get my arm to the wall. Is there something I can do to get my shoulder to be able to move backwards? Thanks a lot!

[@dutchtacos]

would that exception also include incline presses?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Yup

[@thomasdillon2367]

Thank you, very interesting. What about hanging? What is the recommended shoulder position?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Good question. Depends on what you're doing and duration, but I like semi-active hang to avoid hanging out on the passive tissues that happens if you just passively hang. So instead you activate the shoulder/scapular muscles in the hanging position but don't actually move the shoulder blades/shoulder.

[@AliceDiamondFitness]

Hi, thank you for this video. I do have a question though. My understanding of Chaturanga in Yoga, which is basically a tricep push-up, is that you actually want to stabilize the scapula on the back so that you’re using your triceps, pecs and core. In fact this could apply to your traditional open arm push-up position. I don’t see a push-up as being a movement that needs scapular rotation but instead stabilizing. Pecs and arms navigate the load, serratus anterior and core stabalizes. What do you think?

[@Scottstots99]

QUESTION: Where should the shoulder blades be when doing shoulder stability exercises?…pushing stability ball into wall (ABC’s), or rotator banded stability exercises.

[@madostayl]

Hi Coach E, thanks for touching upon this extremely important topic. Just to make sure - do we have to actively pay attention to our shoulder blades to remain down and back the whole time during bench/dumbbell press?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Set it and try to forget it. Just don't let them slip!

[@madostayl]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach thanks a lot coach for your prompt reply! You are always so kind and one of the best on KZbin! :)

[@MISSYMINX261]

I’m extremely confused. My Physical Therapist advises to pinch shoulder back for shoulder exercises.

[@pauremi396]

Many trainers and yoga teachers give that wrong cue of pushing shoulders down and back while arms are going up.

[@MISSYMINX261]

@@pauremi396 PT as in Physical Therapist

[@timothyberlinski2299]

Why wouldnt you push shoulders down, pushing them up decreases the space and brings it closer to impingement

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

@@timothyberlinski2299 Don't push them up, just don't actively push them down. When your arms go up overhead, space is decreased if they aren't allowed to upwardly rotate, which is the natural movement that should occur if you don't get in the way with improper cueing.

[@pauremi396]

In a healthy shoulder, the natural lifting of the shoulder blades (Scapulohumeral Rhythm) just happens naturally and does not compromise your shoulders. When you had shoulder injuries in the past or have poor posture the shoulder blades are actually already lifted in resting position. In that case, yes, there will be compression when you lift arms up. Those two problems are very common by the way. Then you should fix shoulders and posture first before lifting heavy.

[@blackjedi111]

I’m soooo confused everyone says to retract and depress shoulders?? So when do I retract and depress and when do I not?

[@timothyberlinski2299]

Yeah idk every PT i have been too says that too

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

I told you in the video

[@hiamgozaine8834]

So the old way of down and back is absolute?