Does any of you have any experience with the Vasa Trainer?
www.vasatrainer.com/.../whatis.php
It looks to be specific to swimming. I would like to know about its efficiency compared to a more generic Lat Pull Down machine having high & low pulleys.
Thanks very much in advance for any advice.
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Improper technique and/or overuse can always lead to injury . . . with any body part and any exercise. I make a point in my own routines to strengthen my shoulders and specifically to target my rotator cuff. You also need to know when to say "when" and give your body a day off from swimming if your shoulders are overly fatigued/sore.
Here is a link to a website with some examples of exercises that will work your rotator cuff:
www.orthoassociates.com/shoulder1.htm
You can google "rotator cuff exercise" and get a ton of hits to get some ideas.
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Improper technique and/or overuse can always lead to injury . . . with any body part and any exercise. I make a point in my own routines to strengthen my shoulders and specifically to target my rotator cuff. You also need to know when to say "when" and give your body a day off from swimming if your shoulders are overly fatigued/sore.
Here is a link to a website with some examples of exercises that will work your rotator cuff:
www.orthoassociates.com/shoulder1.htm
You can google "rotator cuff exercise" and get a ton of hits to get some ideas.
