Improving Rotator Cuff Strength & Stability |

Is your weak rotator cuff hurting shoulder stability and leading to injury? Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down how to improve your shoulder strength and stability today to help you decrease those aches and pains and find your true strength potential!
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Dr. Aaron Horschig is the founder of SquatUniversity.com. A physical therapist, coach, speaker, and author of 'The Squat Bible', Dr. Horschig works with such athletes as international soccer players, MLB and NFL athletes, national-level Olympic weightlifters, and youth athletes.
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This channel is pure GOLD

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!

[@Jhev1000]

@@SquatUniversity Indeed, and the visualizations you use are very helpful. Good stuff.

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@SquatUniversity you say all the right things, then you proceed to demonstrate the exercises with piss poor form.

[@Patrick_Simon_Sanad]

It really is!

[@justanerdwholiftweights4061]

@@louiscyfer6944 no

[@tejachmay718]

0:45 anatomy 2:41 thera-band w 4:20 Full can 4:50 don't do empty can 5:27 full can and externally rotate 5:50 slow and hold 10 reps with 5 second hold 6:18 Variations 6:22 #1 1 arm hold, other arm raise (2 sets forward 2 sets back, 10-15 reps per side) 7:07 #2 short arc (up a little, down a little) 7:13 #3 90o and up (don’t shrug) 7:45 #4 resistance band around wrist (more of a stability emphasis, 5-10 second hold) *must be able to do all previous exercises 1st to move on to this exercise 8:50 external rotation press (row, rotate) 9:31 overhead press progression (row, rotate, press)

[@lehai48]

Tks so much

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thanks

[@eva189]

bless you

[@ThePandaBeat]

Can you do all the videos on the internet plz?

[@chinhan3930]

tks

[@interlation4234]

1 year and 7 months out from a labrum tear. No surgery, did my own Pt w a TON of ur exercises. Still was having issues w a tight lat and tricep and realized my shoulder blade was super weak. First week of doing a few of these I had a lot of burning, feeling like my muscles were twisting up… secondish week I notice my lat loosen like crazy. I feel like my shoulder is finally supported better when sleeping on my back and I’m starting to wake up to a more normal feeling shoulder. I’ve been able to do shoulder presses without having to stop my first set due it it causing irritation. Super happy with my progress from your information.

[@eliseb4896]

Unreal. Such detailed, incredibly articulated information for free?! You're my hero, man.

[@jeremyparrott3713]

Just tried this with my left shoulder that was feeling pinched, 5 mins of these exercises and I feel like my shoulder is moving better without grinding. Thank you so much.

[@thorkildhammersth2564]

The fact that this is free is insaine!

[@user-sd8bz2zr5j]

Hey SQUAT U. Your videos have helped me tremendously. I think it would be an awesome idea for you to put together some sort of masterclass per bodypart. Could go into detail about different shoulder impingements and how all these mechanics inside the shoulder are working. Consider myself to be relatively smart and all this stuff still greatly confuses me. KZbin is mostly full of people just repeating sentences they've read or heard from another video and have no idea what they're talking about. Feel like youre one of the guys capable of clearing things up in more detail!

[@parisfinley317]

Been struggling with shoulder problems and weak rotator cuffs since I started lifting, also overreactive traps. This piece of information/video haas helped me incredibly and I’ve only just started. Road to bulletproof shoulders

[@vkapoor69]

Best shoulder cup exercise video ever.

[@zochert57]

This channel has some of the best videos for issues on this site.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Good stuff. Very well explained. I do direct rotator cuff work with mace and heavy club swinging. I train shoulder stability with crawling and Turkish Get Ups. As a bonus this also builds coordination, balance, and takes care of the majority of my core training at the same time. It takes time to learn, but once you do it’s very efficient and fun (imagine, “prehab” being so fun you never forget to do it).

[@fhowland]

This is the best video on this topic on KZbin!

[@robertcrnolatec1847]

This channel should get Nobel prize for physiology.

[@sashal.n9454]

I love this. I'll be spending all my workout time doing these for a while. Buildin my foundation. Thank you SO much for sharing all these helpful exercises!

[@shawnachaffin4622]

This channel is a lifesaver. Thank you for all you do!!! 🙌🏻

[@hassannisar543]

You're God sent. You don't know how much I needed this

[@louisjwiese5515]

Martins Licis' favourite subject.

[@FreelancerAlpha1-1]

I’m 4 weeks out from a SLAP tear surgery so I’ve been waiting for this!

[@khmersols]

I had a very difficult time flexing my right side rear delts and even biceps. I always experienced a lot of tricep fatigue faster than my left arm.(right arm dominator) i did the band work and my lower traps and shoulder muscles back there were ON FIRE! after just a few days I gain back the mind muscle connection and felt more stability in my lifts!! Thank you!!

[@j.ray555]

Thank you! I have a frozen shoulder that's about a year old and although I'm not in pain I still can't raise my arm above my head and can barely get my hand on my head. I've been looking for videos to show me some ways to get my Mobility back and this is the first one I've seen that actually has something helpful. I will begin doing these thank you❤

[@SilverTigerIII]

Literally, protect this man at all cost

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Honestly, one of the best shoulder stability exercises I've done are farmer's walks. I did YTLW's and such for years but dealing with pec tightness, doing farmer's walks and doing snatch grip barbells holds overhead means I can shoulder press without pain now, basically for the first time ever.

[@ryanwilson7241]

Was it farmers walks? Or did you hold the kettlebell up when you walked? Just wondering because I’m not sure how much farmers walks would help shoulder stability?

[@gerdsiebern9648]

Okay blokes, tell you what: since many months i'm lookin' for channel can help me to end my shoulder problems and make my OHP better. When you have no problems with shoulder mobility, then there are a lot of channels for showing all variants of the OHP. But for ending this problems, there a 2 extremely good channels: this one and " Garage Strength". And no better and so, there are no dislikes.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@Tahkoon]

I have like three or four different things I need to do Rehabilitation on and this is like the only video. That hold you did with that band is legendary

[@sergecarpentier5084]

Thanks a lot, I am healing my shoulder from your recommendations

[@latradicion8634]

This guy should have millions of subscribers.

[@nathanromanelli2845]

Was having shoulder pain doing snatches or any form of internal rotation, after doing these with some mobility work my pain has almost disappeared. Thank you!!

[@jovanprunty98]

I’ve been dealing with a shoulder impingement for a long time. And all of these exercises have all made my shoulder hurt worse. I’ve gone to multiple physical therapists and they all show me the same exercises

[@azr2419]

How is your shoulder now ?

[@jovanprunty98]

@@azr2419 my shoulder is much better now. His channel has helped me tremendously and I’ve been able to do push lifts consistently without pain

[@michaelb.griffiths7330]

Loosen up your thoracic rotation and extension first

[@Amazeballz69]

​@jovanprunty98 did you do the exercises from this video? If so, how many sets per day for each exercises?

[@flowstate9716]

This channel is a gem.

[@mattandrew694]

Thank you for reposting this video. I only asked this exaxt question 2 days ago on another one of your videos.

[@josedavidmelerosuso7276]

When someone knows about rotator cuff, you know they know their shit.

[@steveroberts3713]

I appreciate this channel, its been helpful in specific issues ive had in past year as a climbing arborist this video is sweet thanks!

[@prasoonsoni2029]

Dr Horschig rocks !!🙌🏼🙏

[@michaelmullins1290]

And I've been using these exercises. Getting my shoulder back to work.

[@Reddphoenixx]

I've had the same shoulder pain for the past 4 years in varying degrees. Going to implement these movements. Thank you

[@autumn1231]

I'm glad I just found this channel. This guy seems to know his stuff.

[@aperture0]

dr aron is a legend

[@starshine7937]

What a fantastic video. Ive got some instability in my left rotator cuff thats been bothering me for some time. Looking forward to trying these out.

[@ghaithalhussein6541]

You are a very good man brother thank you for helping people thats honorable

[@ecoblitz3655]

We making it out the injury with this one 🗣️🗣️

[@resourcesedu1676]

Very good. Gentle. I am a woman who fell in Jan on black ice without forewarning and went down. twice within 15 seconds. Having range of motion issues and find your slow last exercise on this video to be very helpful.

[@brandoncausey645]

Hanging from a bar is one of my favorite shoulder heath movements I practice every day.

[@gitaprabhu2301]

Very useful exercises to get rid of shoulder pain. Did all three and feel light on the shoulders. Thank you Aaron

[@RunawayVoyager]

Immediately felt a difference when I did these, thanks!

[@wolmirduarte8609]

man, your work is so good that i'm considering to buy your book. must be amazing

[@angiedamian681]

Yes, his other video helped my Sciatica pain. God bless!

[@Harj92]

Thank you!! The clicking in my shoulder has finally gone!!

[@DudeWheresMyCardz]

Incredible explanations, I understand stability so much more now thanks to you. Hopefully i can be rid of this 5 year long impingement

[@iPlatano07]

Any improvements? I just started doing them today

[@blahblah6557]

You’re the man doc.

[@allthingsnaturalTN]

Thank you soo much for all of your content!!!

[@iwantlee9510]

You don't increase supraspinatus activity by internally rotating during shoulder abduction. It will give the supraspinatus less room to move though, which will impinge it even more. If anything you want to externally rotate while performing abduction. If you look at the supraspinatus on a model you'll notice that it sits on the upper back half of the shoulder. Because it originates on the backside of the shoulder and inserts on the outside of the humerus it also contributes to external rotation, even though bringning the arm up is its main function.

[@CarlosSanchez-de9kt]

Why doesent this comment have more likes ?? You just stated facts

[@KrystalZhang-ir6rt]

4:57 - you repeated exactly what he said.

[@adamloepker8057]

Once again, more gold than squat

[@Radoychev]

Very much appreciated. Golden stuff here!

[@theptcartel]

I love this! Thank you so much! What a legend 😊

[@williamdavid1137]

The very last exercises looks great. I will start practicing next time I'm in the gym

[@pavelfilippov5463]

Thank you so much! I've learned tons from watching SU!

[@lauriesylla5179]

Thank you, just watched several of your videos and am going to add some of these exercises in my pilates classes!! Many members with multiple weaknesses like you describe!!! I won’t have time to diagnose but can explain squats and shoulder placement for sure!! Thank you!!

[@timgood9818]

My vote is to see more about how to deal with tight shoulders and getting them into a better back squat position.

[@SquatUniversity]

I'll see what I can put together

[@mitchellbaker4806]

Excellent camera work 🙏

[@batesady]

Great stuff. I like the combinations of the last 2 exercises. Helps to make an efficient workout. 👍

[@zachmarino5585]

I am a PTA student and I have never seen such intense RTC exercises. i dig it

[@lisajudkins6265]

I had a right and left rhomboid strain and I had to these in PT . It helped for sure I also had a left trapezius brachial plexus injury .. That was bad but I am back to lifting again thank god

[@vinceraineing]

You should do a video about how to maintain discipline and passion. Discipline and passion stability. Ive noticed youve got much more than most people.

[@SquatUniversity]

I appreciate it. I'll see what I can put together.

[@ScottDePanfilis]

Excellent! I used your other shoulder injury video to determine my subscapul pain, popping sounds. I've been doing the rehab movement and they are working. But now I have more movements to try in the video, thanks

[@michelledejarnett-deken8486]

This is an amazing video! It's really the next step up from physical therapy and so critical when lifting!

[@mateuszkaramazovv7118]

Youre the GREATEST!

[@yourlifetrulymatters]

God bless you. You truly are a blessing

[@deolax1]

Every sprinter should be watching this.

[@rayres1074]

Gonna try pairing this with kneesovertoesguy's shoulder exercise in my workouts.

[@rohitdas2552]

Man ur just genius !!! Thank you

[@brunoASMR]

I'm always learning with you man, thank you 👍🏻

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome - I'm glad you're learning from the content I share!

[@Kilo_of_Milk]

excellent exercises, thanks

[@anjaligokhale4494]

Great doctor

[@tunaman2200]

Wow great video! Thank you!

[@Semjasa616]

you have become my number 1 go to favorite channel for everything related to my workout. Not only has this to do with your expertise and amazing insight but it also just comes down to your character and how nice, inviting and positive your personality is. I just ordered your book too, obviously cant wait to read it but moreover I just want to support you and have it on my shelf. Amazing work man.

[@SquatUniversity]

Chris Hank you so much Chris, that means the world to me 🙏🏼

[@petepan1330]

You rock sir!

[@antipaganda5635]

Great channel... very underrated

[@johnnyirizarry1276]

These helped tremendously! Thanks dude. I have a partial rotator cuff tear and possibly not getting surgery if physical therapy works!

[@petruccilewis]

Well, there is still a lot I can do for my shoulders, Thank you

[@gustavodominguez2222]

Muchas gracias.. Sumamente útiles ! Saludos desde Argentina

[@dkilla01]

Loved it thanks for posting

[@tombeach1262]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@xy9439]

I really needed this one

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@johreh]

Want to echo comments below. This is pure gold.

[@jeffpunz5337]

Best vids out there by far. And to add, the beat in this one is fire too, haha. Got me in a mood to learn some sh*t haha

[@itstrue7550]

dear Dr please Make new video for complete rotator tear rehab exercise please please please 🙏🙏🙏

[@JP-qz9uz]

Thank you very good explanation.

[@vihangafernando6644]

Can u do a video one: 1)wrist streches ,mobility and strengthening 2)scapular winging strengthening and romboid strengthening thank

[@taufiqhidayatullahvidifiq7344]

This is gold

[@TyronPiteau]

Another great video. Thanks again Dr.

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome!

[@marcusmckinnon8506]

Can u do a video on Extream shoulder subfluxation and AC joint damage???

[@alexandradevan4522]

Excellent 🤩💪🏼

[@LuisMartinez-ud9jq]

Great information. Can you talk about or show how to get rid of pain at the labrum or front part of the shoulder in between the shoulder and chest. What exercises can be done for baseball players (pitchers) to get rid of potential pinching or pain at the front of shoulder when throwing a baseball.

[@RussellFitness-Trainer]

This man brilliant 😎💪

[@artemisatorreblancanavarro7888]

Gracias Aaron , excelentes ejercicios !! 🌹

[@blockbusstar]

Amazingg video, Proper Deadliftt warm upppp nextt !!! :D

[@boneo5ied]

I highly agree! 😊

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Doc. Love the channel. Do you ever use the Bullworker's ISO -BOW for rehab isometrics? Would love to see some videos if you did.

[@ooolivia216]

Can I do these exercises as well, if i have a biceps tendonitis as well? Great video!! Very comprehensial and explained perfectly!!

[@zcastilloblanco2539]

I am doing much better! Thank you 🙏🏼❤️