Barbell Rotator Cuff Stretch
Barbell Rotator Cuff Stretch
Proper Technique:
- Bend one arm behind the back at 90*
- Place the other arm overhead grasping the upper end of a barbell
- Grab the lower end of the barbell with the arm bent behind the back
- Pull upwards on the barbell with the overhead hand to perform the stretch
Targeted Muscles
- Shoulders
- Rotator Cuff
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- Read about the benefits of a proper warm up routine
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Improper Technique:
Using too long of a towel so that the stretch is negated or excessively bending the head forward during the stretch.
Positions:
Common Errors:
Excessive flexing of the neck.
- Stretching: