Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Scapula mobilization and sequences

Scapula Mobilization Routine



This is a routine I desgined, after realizing the importance of Scapula mobility in improving shoulder health, flexibility and strength. If you are interested in one or all of these aspects, you should start to take better care of your scapula - mobilizing it in various directions, rotating it and using its various functions. This is only part of the picture when it comes to scapula and shoulder health, mobility and strength. More pieces of the puzzle around the corner.

The first exercise in the routine is The Scapula Push Up.
From a push up position, sink down, pulling your scapulas together and taking your chest towards the floor, without bending your elbows. From this position, elevate the upper body back up, while pushing the scapulas apart and rounding the upper back. You can add resistance by many forms, one of them is to hold an elastic band in each hand, wrap it around your upper back and perform the exercise, stretching the band while you are performing it.

The second exercise is the Overhead Straight Arm Pull Down.
It is a very simple exercise - from the hands up, shrugged shoulders position (handstand position) and while holding an elastic band, pull your arms down to your sides, until reaching shoulder height and while depressing the Scaupla and chambering the Humerus head (the end of the upper arm inserting into your shoulder capsule) into position.

The third exercise is The Whippet.
This is an old school exercise that is a staple in shoulder mobility and flexibility promotion. Hold an elastic band in both hands, wrapped around your upper back. Straighten your arms to the sides. From this position, bring the scapulas together and at the same time draw your hands closer behind your back, making sure to maintain an externally rotated upper arm position.
Hold the stretched position for the desired amount of time, and bring your hands back forward, passing the body line and bringing them closer together in the front, while driving the scapulas out as much as you can and widening your upper back.
Repeat for reps.

The fourth exercise is the Shoulder Dislocations with an elastic band.
From the hands above your head position with shrugged shoulders and while holding a suitable elastic band, rotate both arms backwards, while depressing the arms down in the shoulder sockets and maintaining an externally rotated upper arm. Rotate back up while elevating the arms in the shoulder capsule and reach a shrugged shoulders arms over head position.
I find little benefit in completing the front half of the circle, it is a waste of time- Perform only the the mentioned ROM.

Reps/Sets
One routine will consist of:
1. Scapula Push Ups X 10 reps / slow and controlled, pause at both ends
2. Overhead Straight Arm Pull Down X 10 reps / slow and controlled, pause at both ends
3. The Whippet X 10 reps / slow and controlled, pause at both ends
4. Shoulder Dislocations X 10 reps / Slow and controlled

In warm up I usualy use 1 run through the routine only, in Prehab/rehab blocks I will go as high as 5 run throughs.


New Sequence - Au Cortado Into Back Bridge



The easiest variation will be to perform a Half Au, hold momentarily, return to Squat and then go into the rotation entry into low bridge - as deep as your current level allows you, hold, and go back to the squat. Repeat to the other side.



The intermidiate variation will be to execute a full Au Cortado, land back into the Squat and then go through a complete Rotation Into Low Bridge, finishing in Squat again. Repeat on the other side and continue.



The advanced variation will be an Au Cortado Press, lower slowly into the Squat and then Rotation Into One Arm Low Bridge and back to Squat. Repeat to the other side.


Floreio Workout of the Day - Beginner

Warm Up - Mobility
A1. 5 min Joint Mobility
A2. Wrists Routine X 1 set
A3. Horse Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A4. Duck Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A5. Ostrich Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A6. Scapula Mobilization Routine X 1 set

Rest 90 sec

Equilibre Work
B1. Handstand Body Line Wall Drill X 10 sec X 3 sets / 45-60 sec of rest

Rest 90 sec

Sequence Work
C1. Half Au Cortado And Entry Rotation Into Low Bridge
Perform 3 sets of 10,8,6 reps / 60 sec of rest
D1. Role Into QDR sequence
Perform 3 sets of 10,8,6 reps / 60 sec of rest

Rest 90 sec

Finisher
E1. High Bridge Static Hold 30,25,20 sec
E2. Gatherings Beginner Variations X 12,10,8 reps
Rest 45 sec between E1 and E2, complete 3 sets with the reps/time mentioned above

Prehab
F1. Shoulder ROM and Stabilization routine X 2 subsequent sets, no rest


Floreio Workout of the Day - Intermidiate

Warm Up - Mobility
A1. 5 min Joint Mobility
A2. Wrists Routine X 1 set
A3. Horse Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A4. Duck Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A5. Ostrich Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A6. Scapula Mobilization Routine X 1 set

Rest 90 sec

Equilibre Work
B1. Handstand Body Line Wall Drill X 20-30 sec X 3 sets / 45-60 sec of rest

Rest 90 sec

Sequence Work
C1. Au Cortado And Rotation Into Low Bridge
Perform 3 sets of 10,8,8 reps / 60 sec of rest
D1. Role Into QDR sequence
Perform 3 sets of 10,8,8 reps / 60 sec of rest

Rest 90 sec

Finisher
E1. Rotations into High Bridge X 12,10,8 reps
E2. Gatherings Intermidiate Variations X 12,10,8 reps
Rest 45 sec between E1 and E2, complete 3 sets with the reps mentioned above

Prehab
F1. Shoulder ROM and Stabilization routine X 2 subsequent sets, no rest



Floreio Workout of the Day - Advanced
Warm Up - Mobility
A1. 5 min Joint Mobility
A2. Wrists Routine X 1 set
A3. Horse Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A4. Duck Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A5. Ostrich Walk from Locomotion Conditioning Routine X 20 meters
A6. Scapula Mobilization Routine X 1 set

Rest 90 sec

Equilibre Work
B1. Handstand Body Line Wall Drill X 30 sec
B2. Handstand Straighten Into Line X 45 sec total work
Complete 2 cycles of B1-B2, resting 60 sec between exercises

Rest 90 sec

Sequence Work
C1. Au Cortado Press And Rotation Into One Arm Low Bridge
Perform 3 sets of 10,8,6 reps / 60 sec of rest
D1. Role Into QDR Rotational Push Ups
Perform 3 sets of 10,8,6 reps / 60 sec of rest

Rest 90 sec

Finisher
E1. Rotations into High Bridge X 12,10,8 reps
E2. Gatherings Advanced X 12,10,8 reps
Rest 45 sec between E1 and E2, complete 3 sets with the reps mentioned above

Prehab
F1. Shoulder ROM and Stabilization routine X 2 subsequent sets, no rest


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33 comments:

Jared said...

Thanks for these- I had been doing the whippet 5 days a week for a while and began to feel discomfort and soreness in my shoulders...is that something to be expected or was I overdoing it? I realize you may not be able to answer this :)
Anyway, once again, great tools for my growing toolbox!

Ido Portal said...

Jared,
it is not expected, not a healthy sign and a clear indication of either:
1. Too stronger band for your current condition.
2. Too much volume without the work capacity to match.

Use this tool with caution!

Unknown said...

Due to my shoulder injury, I automatically gravitated to the scapula and shoulder ROM sequences and do them about 3 times a week. I remember you stating that the rehab work in this area takes awhile. With my frequency, how long until I should expect results?

A side note... I really the song you used in the scapula mobilization clip. It gives me the chills every time I hear it.

Obrigado

Unknown said...

Charlie,
the various routines I posted would not fix an injury like a muscle tear, soft tissue adhesions, etc... I suggest you supplement your muscular work with some external manipulation work on your soft tissue in the area. Either self - foam rolling (many good articles with photos on how to do that over the web) or seeing an ART specialist.

I hope you'l solve this issue as soon as possible. Any time or money spent on health is a good investment.
Ido.

Ms. Anne said...

Ido, I finally have an internet connection and a small space to train. I've been following your blog for months now with either an internet connection and no space or no space and an internet connection. I started back in your original workout sequences tonight and had a blast! I look forward to see how you teach S dobrado...cause I rally want to learn that movement!! Thanks a million!

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What is that band he is using called?

Unknown said...

I play baseball and have shoulder pain. I believe it's an impingement due to poor scapular mobilization while throwing a ball repetitively. Are these exercises appropriate for helping my shoulder pain? What else do you recommend? I have stopped playing baseball and also roll on a ball to help release some trigger points in my upper back and traps. Thanks and I'm a fan of your work and knowledge.

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