Stretching the Shoulders for a BIGGER shot - part II

Look at the picture below; you don't need to be a brain surgeon to realize that this range of motion (ROM) in the shoulder will not be conducive to a powerful shot or a healthy shoulder.

But what about this next picture, looks a lot better, but what has changed?

The body works as a complete unit all the time, it is never isolated. What the picture above shows is the relationship between the thoracic spine position and the arm position you are able to achieve. If the thoracic spine is stiff or unable to extend (straighten) then shoulder motion will be reduced and health of the shoulder will be greatly compromised.

In this article I will show some examples of exercises that you can start using today to improve your shoulder ROM, improve shoulder health and ultimately aid in your development as a world class shooter.

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READ PART I

Enjoy and Be Well,

Michael Reid, B.HE. CSCS, RKC

www.michaelreid.ca

www.WaterPoloTraining.net