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Shoulder
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Exercises For AC Joint Injuries
If you struggle to lift your arms overhead or have pain when trying to do so, adding in the following exercises for AC joint injuries could be the key to unlocking improved function and helping you to reclaim your [...]
Thumb Arthritis and What to Do About It
Opening a jar, responding to a text, and picking up a dumbbell. What do all of these activities have in common? For many, these are simple weekly tasks. For all, they involve the use of our thumb! When we really think [...]
Exercises for a SLAP Tear
That nagging ache in your shoulder, the clicking or popping sensation, the feeling of weakness when you reach overhead – sound familiar? While shoulder pain can stem from various issues, one common culprit, especially [...]
Must-Do Exercises to Master Overhead Lifting
For anyone looking to build strength, power, and longevity in the gym, mastering overhead lifting is a must. Whether you're pressing a barbell, carrying a child overhead, or just reaching for a suitcase in the overhead [...]
Shoulder Pain and Your Neck – The Surprising Connection
Day to day, it’s easy to lose sight of how interconnected our bodies truly are. For example, we rarely consider the position of our feet influencing stress on our knees and hips, and we don't often think about the [...]
Exercises for Shoulder Impingement
We all know someone who frequently mentions popping, clicking, or shoulder pain during certain movements. In fact, I probably get asked at least five times a day whether these sensations are normal and why they occur. [...]
Exercises to Strengthen Your Anterior Deltoid
The anterior deltoid is an unsung hero when it comes to shoulder health, stability, and function. Whether you're an athlete looking to boost your performance, a fitness enthusiast aiming for balanced muscle [...]
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Surfers
Surf’s up! It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining, and your surfboard is waxed and ready to catch some waves. You hit the water and start to paddle, and boom - sudden onset of shoulder pain. What in the world is [...]
The Ultimate Arm Day at the Gym
When it comes to building strong, well-defined arms, it’s not about throwing around some dumbbells and doing hundreds of reps—there’s a method to the madness. Whether you’re looking to build serious muscle or just add [...]
Why Your Shoulders Could Be Uneven
Have you ever glanced in a mirror and thought to yourself, “Wow, my shoulders don’t quite look like they are even? One looks like it is much higher or lower than the other. Is something wrong with me?!”. If this has [...]
The Core Exercise You Should Be Doing
In the pursuit for a strong and stable core, one exercise stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: the plank. Often acknowledged as the cornerstone of core workouts, the plank is more than just an ab toner. [...]
How To Progress To A REAL One-Handed Push-Up
Have you always wanted to learn how to do a proper push-up? How about a ONE HANDED push-up? Not simply a cool party trick, a one handed push up can be a great tool for shoulder and scapular strengthening and rehab! If [...]