BovaJP
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- Feb 15, 2013
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My personal trainer knows about my shoulder and all my body issues LOL. as a good personal trainer should. He really works with me on movements that are good for me and doesn't hurt or will reinjure shoulder (i'm 2.5 yrs now post RC repair surgery).
One thing this past week he has been touting (he goes on binges in that he studies things, and then takes to his clients and has a new thing to kind of work on LOL), has been grip strength. He said he has been studying where weak grip strength then leads to shoulder injuries. So i have been really focusing on a strong grip strength in my arm movements (be it chest press, shoulder press, whatever), and have noticed that when i really focus on the grip it takes away from the shoulder. Whereas a weak grip, you may use more shoulder in your movement. I have been experimenting with this on my own as well and its really true. But it also helps that a personal trainer is there as well to remind you to do this, or that.
Now, i'm a female, but it is still important. I know with guys they do all sorts of grip strength movements (the gripper thingy, etc). I think regardless of gender, this is important work and shouldn't be overlooked. Matter of fact, could avoid injury due to this.
Happy Lifting Y'all
One thing this past week he has been touting (he goes on binges in that he studies things, and then takes to his clients and has a new thing to kind of work on LOL), has been grip strength. He said he has been studying where weak grip strength then leads to shoulder injuries. So i have been really focusing on a strong grip strength in my arm movements (be it chest press, shoulder press, whatever), and have noticed that when i really focus on the grip it takes away from the shoulder. Whereas a weak grip, you may use more shoulder in your movement. I have been experimenting with this on my own as well and its really true. But it also helps that a personal trainer is there as well to remind you to do this, or that.
Now, i'm a female, but it is still important. I know with guys they do all sorts of grip strength movements (the gripper thingy, etc). I think regardless of gender, this is important work and shouldn't be overlooked. Matter of fact, could avoid injury due to this.
Happy Lifting Y'all