Anyone know of some good shoulder/rotator cuff workouts (especially with some moderate weights)? Last year, I had a problem with my shoulder since coming into a wall hard and having the joint slip out. I don't want that to happen this year so I'm working on strengthening it before the swimming actually starts. Like 1.5 months before. Thanks in advance guys!
I'm already doing the butterfly (horizontal arm raises with weights standing up)
And that one machine where you pull an overhead bar behind your shoulders into a squat position and lift it back up. But that's majorly focues on the big back deltoids. I want the rotator cuffs and pinpointed shoulder workouts.
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I'm surprised by your comments about therabands. I began using them over two years ago as part of a rehab program under the direction of a physical therapist; I don't believe I'd still be swimming without them. My program targets stabilization of the scapula as well as strenghthening of the rotator cuff. I swim 3-5,000 yards/workout, including butterfly, without pain.
Definitely see someone who specializes in sports medicine--I would never have found this program on my own.
I'm surprised by your comments about therabands. I began using them over two years ago as part of a rehab program under the direction of a physical therapist; I don't believe I'd still be swimming without them. My program targets stabilization of the scapula as well as strenghthening of the rotator cuff. I swim 3-5,000 yards/workout, including butterfly, without pain.
Definitely see someone who specializes in sports medicine--I would never have found this program on my own.
