#rotarystability

Functional Movement Screen (FMS). If you have an opportunity to perform a FMS with a qualified coach/trainer or in my case, a physical therapist, do so. It offers a wealth of information about the current health of your body. There are 7 different tests including: (1) Deep Squat (2) Hurdle Step (3) Inline Lunge (4) Shoulder Mobility (5) Straight Leg Raise (6) Trunk Stability Push-up (7) Rotary Stability. A maximum score is 21 and you’re rated a 1 through 3 for each movement. Pictured is the first test - the Deep Squat - that my PT, Pat @spauldingrehab had me attempt. It’s important to have an understanding of where your body is at in terms of mobility/stability/flexibility. Once you know where the weak links are you can begin to address them. As business expert, Peter Drucker, likes to say, “How can you manage something if you don’t measure it.” Personally, after scoring 16/21 - my goal is to work more on shoulder #mobility and #rotarystability (core). Where does your body need more work? Simply going to the gym trying to build strength where your body has #movement deficiencies is an accident waiting to happen. #fms #testing #tests #functionaltraining #functionalpatterns #movement #movementpatterns (at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod)

Exercise of the Week: Standing 1-Arm Cable Row Set Cable at Shoulder height. Position yourself so the cable is centered on your midline, with your knees having a slight bend and a straight line from your hips to your ears. As you pull the cable, focus on moving the shoulder blade along the rib cage. This helps in not letting the elbow go too far behind the rib cage and allowing you to activate the muscles intended without stress on the shoulder girdle. This is another great exercise for rotary stability, isolating the left and right sides of the body, and forces you to make that mind/body connection. Feel free to message me or email ([email protected]) with your Health and Fitness needs! #ExerciseOfTheWeek #WinTheDay #CableRow #rotarystability (at Boston, Massachusetts)

Exercise of the Week: Landmine Press This is a great exercise if you lack overhead shoulder mobility and is great for rotary stability. Use a Landmine stand or corner of a wall to secure the bottom of the barbell. Position the bar in front of your shoulder with elbow off body; don't pin your elbow to your body give about 30 degrees. As @tonygentilcore says "own your rib cage" so you don't extend your back. As you press the bar up, lean into it slightly so you can press the bar more overhead and allows you to get some upward rotation of the shoulder blade, and prevents back extension. Return to bottom position. As always, if you have any questions regarding direct msg me or email me at [email protected]! #ExerciseOfTheWeek #landminepress #rotarystability #Mobility (at North Attleboro, Massachusetts)

Exercise of the Week: Standing 1-Arm Cable Shoulder Press This exercise is going to work rotary and lateral stability in the core and stability in the shoulder. Adjust the pulley to the very bottom and use both hands to set the handle into position at shoulder height. With palm facing away, extend the elbow to press the handle overhead. Maintain a tight core throughout the movement which will help in not arching the back and tuck your chin to avoid forward head posture. #ExerciseOfTheWeek #WinTheDay #shoulders #stability #rotarystability #athlete #ocr #spartan #toughmudder #wbff

Exercise of the Week: KB Crosswalk (An exercise I got from @cresseysportsperformance) Rotary Stability/Anterior Core Exercise and you also get a lot of rotator cuff control and scapular stability by being over head which well help in generating healthy shoulders. Heavy KB on bottom, Light KB overhead, stand tall with no forward head posture, no arching of the back. Begin walking with small steps (not big steps), no side bending or arching of the back. Go for about 40 yards, squeezing the KB hard to turn on your grip strength. You'll notice in the video that I should have lighten up the weight overhead, as I couldn't maintain a straight locked arm. Give the exercise a try and let me know how it goes! As always, feel free to contact me for any health and fitness related questions! #WinTheDay #rotarystability #anteriorcore #fitness #kettlebells #NotEasy