Monday, 10 June 2013

Easy Solutions to Shoulder Problems in CrossFit


1) Pain in Pull Ups
Do Strict Underhand Pull Ups 
and Build do a double Digit amount before Attempting Kipping Pull Ups

As a Rule of Thumb Do 1 Strict Pull Up for every 2 Kipping Pull ups 
to substitute Amount

2) Pain in Dips 
Stretch your Pectoral Muscles more often
Pass through's with a broom stick of pvc pipe work great or 
a good old pec strength never hurts! 

3) Pain while Jerking?
Now i know what you are thinking? 
....... maybe not, let's not go there! 
but seriously 

Jerking can cause pain if you haven't developed the right amount of Muscle around your shoulder girdle
so
Substitute for 
Push Pressing until able to push jerk! or Split Jerk 



4) Pain in General
Spend Time mobilizing your shoulders
This means doing lots of Pass through's 
Lots of Stretching and
Strengthening the Shoulder Girdle from all angles! 
Warming up your shoulders before shoulder intense work outs
and minimizing the amount of pull ups/ OH Squats and Push Jerks you do In a week! 

5) If you are feeling Pain in general Do not avoid it and do Something about it 
Go see a Chiropractor
A Physiotherapist
or Consults with your CrossFit Coach
on accessory exercises that will speed up your Shoulder Health! 


Peace 

Raul
Vital Fitness Project! 

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