Task Specificity?

Lately, our focus has been the shoulder complex. Being the most mobile joint in the human body (and a joint we use everyday), I believe that many of us take our shoulders for granted. This often places forces on the joints that can lead to dysfunction or injury.

As a professional, understanding the dynamics of the shoulder can help us better serve our clientele.

In this article, the authors reviewed the roles of the shoulder muscles in task specific mechanisms during medial and lateral rotation. They found that during medial rotation, the subscapularis was called into play heavily. During lateral rotation, the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, serratus anterior and lower trapezius were called into play.

While this is no surprise, it was later noted that by increasing the rotational forces (resistance) that these muscles increased force output while the global movers (pecs, lats, delts) did not increase force.

Of interest, the scapulothoracic stabilizers contracted with more force as the torque increased. This provided additional stability at the ST joint while the deltoids provided dynamic stability.

Interesting! Another article proving that ST stability is the way to go! Think about throwing... The lower body & trunk are the power producers, the ST joint is the regulator/transmitter and the GH joint is the delecerator!

Cool! Cool! Cool!

Try this exercise to improve shoulder mechanics and improve injury resistance. Enjoy!

Our focus this week in class has been the shoulder complex and the different pathologies of scapulohumeral dysfunction. This article states that benefits of even one training day focused on improving shoulder dysfunction can have a benefit. Create new motor programming through quality exercise and lead the way to function!

Try this exercise to help improve shoulder stability and pave the way to improved movement of the shoulder. Oh, and for you tough guys... Remember - The better you move the MORE you lift. Enjoy!

PROMOTION - A New Beginning!

As an educator, it is necessary to stay up to date on changes, theories and research of your perspective industry. Whenever I address a new class I remind them that I always reserve the right to change my mind. Change is one of the dependable constants of life - and my website has been no exception.

I hope my clients and students enjoy the new format of the website - of which I thank my best friend and wife, Angela Regensburg for taking time to put into digital format everything that I wanted.

To kick off the new services, I am offering a promotion of $1 for two weeks of my online coaching services for the first 10 people that sign up. Here's what you can expect:

• Movement-based approach to exercise focused on improving mechanical function of the body to get the most out of your workouts. We are confident that this will be beneficial to those of you who want to improve strength, reduce fat, improve health, improve athletic performance and continue post-rehabilitation.

• Program Design

• Your personalized program design is just that – PERSONALIZED. After reviewing your needs, wants and direction I will personally create a winning program that will not only work, but also take into account your weekly availability, the resources you have accessible and your desired location of training.

• Email Consultation
• During the time of your membership, you will have access to email support. You can use this support to ask questions, pose comments and seek advice.

• Goal Setting & Direction Coaching
• After reviewing your needs, we get right down to business about what you really want out of an exercise program. We recognize that you are working hard for your results, so it’s only fair that you get the information and direction you need to succeed.

• Needs Analysis

• Our needs analysis includes a one of a kind approach to help gain an understanding of the specific needs of our clients. This can include: compatibility to exercise, injury prevention, postural review and movement screening