Susceptible Exterior Rotation Compensation Patterns
Written on Could 28, 2024 at 6:30 am, by Eric Cressey
At this time, I’ve acquired a fast take a look at a typical arm care substitution sample we see when throwers are engaged on end-range exterior rotation. Within the comparability video beneath, on the left, because the athlete will get to about 90 levels of exterior rotation, he transitions to elbow flexion relatively than utilizing his posterior cuff to create clear exterior rotation. Within the corrected model on the proper, he slows it down and is ready to actively faucet into extra of his (vital) passive ER.
You may additionally see athletes flock to elbow extension as an alternative of ER, significantly when utilizing bands/cables within the standing place. With that stated, give this lengthier video I did beforehand a watch if you wish to actually dig in on the methods this drill can go improper – but in addition find out how to progress it when you’ve acquired the method locked in.
For folk who actually battle to compete towards gravity with this, we are able to stand them up and work off the sting of a rack or doorway:
For those who’re keen on studying extra about how we consider, coach, and program on the shoulder, you should definitely try my common useful resource, Sturdy Shoulder Options.
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