Shoulder Pain: A Better Alternative to Thrusters

sheStrength: I show you Modifications, alternative options and ways to change up the barbell thruster. Today’s demo: Single Arm Dumbbell ThrusterMost women who struggle with shoulder pain typically lack range of motion in their joints to truly press a weight overhead, therefore we overcompensate with other muscle groups and joints.  Joints/muscles that aren't made to raise our arms, and eventually lead to pain.  My goal with this modification is to show you how to still work your shoulders, complete...

September 17, 2019
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Redefining Cardio for Fat Burning

Everyone has their version of the "best workout" for fat-burning. But very few people have the facts or spend time researching studies, or even take the time to consistently put in effort to see what works for him or herself. -------- But here is what I know, we don't have a lot of time to workout. Most women don't make time to workout because they think if they can't do a full gym workout, and an hour of cardio, it isn't...

September 17, 2019
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SheStrength: Hollow Rock Hanging Positions

Part 2 of hollow rock progressions 1) Try hanging with full body weight load and see if you can maintain IAP, neutral spine and no shrugging. (Aka: hollow rock position) 2) If you can’t, add support under your feet to help you maintain a good hollow position with some bodyweight load 3) Progression: Lower box or bench closer to the floor until you can maintain position without support.

September 9, 2019
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