Random note to self
I'm adding scapular punches and isometric scapular retractions to my dynamic warmups. Why? Because my shoulders are frakked, and everything about it is consistent with scapular dyskenisis. Also, I want to bench mad weight, which I can't right now because, as I mentioned, my shoulders are frakked. So, time to fix this. I'm already doing pull-aparts and dislocates as part of this healing progression, and the new exercises look like they'll be great additions (also, I can do the isometric retractions in my office when I need a break).
Some references, if you're worried about your shoulders and whether or not you should be benching:
Girls Gone Strong: Why is my shoulder blade grinding, popping, and achy?
Breaking Muscle: You're not actually strong enough to bench
How to do an isometric scapular retraction:
How to do a scapular punch: okay, just go to this link--http://youtu.be/oxvtwQ-r6l8 For some reason, each time I use blogger to insert this video, it puts in something about Justin Bieber's birthday? Ftw?
Some references, if you're worried about your shoulders and whether or not you should be benching:
Girls Gone Strong: Why is my shoulder blade grinding, popping, and achy?
Breaking Muscle: You're not actually strong enough to bench
How to do an isometric scapular retraction:
How to do a scapular punch: okay, just go to this link--http://youtu.be/oxvtwQ-r6l8 For some reason, each time I use blogger to insert this video, it puts in something about Justin Bieber's birthday? Ftw?
I do the scapular push-ups, but I like the unilateral feel of the punches a lot!
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