Rotator Cuff Injuries and Weight Training

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by MuscleandBrawn

My shoulders grind to this day from all that pitching. I'd hate to see the scar tissue.

Puts you in the same category as a certain #4, my friend.

So, short of shelling out $19.95 for the e-book, what are some pre-hab exercises we all should be doing? I ask this because my current routine includes both BNP and upright rows, although, as glwanabe says, I use a wide grip on the rows, and don't pull them any higher than necessary (maybe nipple level, if that). I do the broomstick dislocates before and after every single lifting session, but is there anything else to add?

[MattB]

I would also suggest doing internal/external rotations berfore and after the days you workout upper body.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pY7S...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23s4w6OfhuQ

[MattB]

Originally Posted by MuscleandBrawn

But in all seriousness, have any of us every heard of someone tearing their RC on these lifts?

I have not! I did however have a shoulder labrial tear from a smith machine messing up on me. I was doing front squats and went to unlock the bar and move into position, but it got jammed and jerked my shoulder. I have swore off smith machines and dont plan on using another.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by MattB

I would also suggest doing internal/external rotations berfore and after the days you workout upper body.


YouTube - Tube Internal Rotation Subscapularis Rotator Cuff Exercises

YouTube - Resistance Tube External Rotation - Rotator Cuff Exercises

Thank you.

[BendtheBar]

Cubans with light dumbbells are the only thing I do. For some reason, some men add presses at the end. I never understand this at all.

So don't add presses to the movement.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by MattB

I have not! I did however have a shoulder labrial tear from a smith machine messing up on me. I was doing front squats and went to unlock the bar and move into position, but it got jammed and jerked my shoulder. I have swore off smith machines and dont plan on using another.

That's one of the reasons Smith machines are a little iffy. Especially with heavy weight.

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by MuscleandBrawn

Cubans with light dumbbells are the only thing I do. For some reason, some men add presses at the end. I never understand this at all.

So don't add presses to the movement.

That looks great, and the first portion is how I do upright rows.