Does Your Client Have Shoulder Issues?

If your client complains of shoulder discomfort, tightness or displays a limited range of motion with such exercises as the Shoulder Press or Kettlebell Snatch, it may be beneficial to teach him/her to perform a gentle Lateral Distraction Joint Mobilization for the Gleno-humeral Joint (shoulder).

In this video clip, learn a quick an easy "self" joint mobilization technique that will provide the following benefits:
-Improve overal shoulder range of motion/flexibility by gently stretching the joint capsule
-Assists in Synovial Fluid lubricating the shoulder joint
-Pain relief

Following the technique, be sure reassess the shoulder range of motion.  Then attempt the exercise again to see if you have made progress.

*Helpful with Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) and impingement syndrome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pNziq4Ckbg

Multi-Angle Deadlift

Simple exercise to set up, all you need is 4 cones and possibly a kettlebell (challenging with no weight also). 
Click below for the video
 
Tips to remember:
-HIP HINGE!!! Do not bend through the lower back segments
-Maintain body weight on the posterior aspect of your foot (heel)
-Keep your hip bones facing forward (minimal rotation)

Functional Values:
-Glute Recruitment for lower back stability
-Core engagement
-Single leg balance
-Ankle and knee stability
-Acceleration/Deceleration pattern for sports
-Kinesthesia for the lower body

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZO1ZUjyntU

Enjoy,

Nick