I used to think that the world had to be perfectly clear. Every question needed to have one answer, every dilemma one solution, every scientific problem one fundamental explanation. I’ll admit, I still think it would be nice, but I have also come to recognize something else – there is
Due to their complexity, it can be hard to maintain good shoulder health, especially if you are a very active person. Here are a few points to keep in mind that I hope can help you get a sense of some ways to keep your shoulders happy.
Scapular retraction refers to pulling the shoulder blades towards the spine (see more from me on this subject here). This is critical to proper posture, which in turn is hugely important for shoulder health. The bent over reverse fly is a great way to work this critical skill.
In my last post, one rule for picking a healthy carb, I suggested a pretty simple rule: the more it looks like a plant, the better. But of course, some things can still raise questions. One of the biggest is definitley rice.
Foam rolling seems pretty straight forward. But as with everything else in the gym, the more you do it the more skilled you become.