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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Develop Shoulder Proprioception Part 2: Prerequisite to Kettlebells

Progressing your client from basic exercises to more challenging techniques should be a somewhat cautious task, especially with training devices that they are less accustomed to.  For example, when performing a Kettlebell Windmill or Overhead Squat, if your client does not "pack" his shoulder and maintain its stability, he may lose control of the Bell, causing injury to himself or others training in the same area.  Watch this video and try for yourself.  It is a great low risk exercise that trains your shoulder stability in 360 degrees.  You can easily adjust the resistance, and if you lose the shoulder "packed" position, there is less risk of injury.  Get your client used to this stability activity before handing him/her a Kettlebell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c-ivj0prK0