This class focuses on Shoulder Flexion and Extension

Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks. A Stick (optional)

Time Markers:
0:16 CARs (warm up)
5:43 Shoulder Flexion PAILs/RAILs (Prone Lying Base)
12:58 Shoulder Flexion Lift Offs (Prone Lying Base)
16:50 Shoulder Extension PAILs/RAILs (Seated Base)
24:02 Shoulder Extension Lift Offs (Prone Lying Base)
27:22 Finishing CARs

Shoulder Flexion -
In conventional fitness we've created many overhead movements like shoulder presses, handstands, pull-ups, lat pulldowns, etc. All which require good Shoulder Flexion. Though if you assess the average persons shoulder, they lack the ability to bring their shoulder up into Flexion vertically (without weight). If we can't do this unloaded, it will not be a recipe for success when we add weight and allow gravity to force your joints into those ranges of motion that they don't have strength and control in..yet. That's why we're here. Give those shoulders the perquisite range of motion needed to express all the movements you've grown to love, and to be able to do them at a higher level with more resiliency.

Shoulder extension is a joint position that doesn't get a ton of focus on, but it is equally as important. We utilize shoulder extension when we run, swim, play tennis, BJJ, etc. We also use extension in some weight training movements like rows, tricep kickbacks, dips, pushup, and some other movements. Also a common injury I hear is when people reach behind them in a car and injure the shoulder (in extension)

Having good range of motion with strength and control of both shoulder flexion and extension will play a role in keeping your shoulder healthy and strong.

I hope you like the class!