07/04/2021
❗It's off season, but are you actually fixing your sh*t⁉️
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Since I still have quite a bit of time left before the next heavy comp prep starts, I'm using the time to keep analyzing all my problem movements meticulously.
I switched up my accessory presses today to slow constant tension presses, so I could focus on the movement of my right scapula a bit more.
I chose the kneeling position to keep the hip fully out of the equation and to be able to concentrate more on what goes on from the hip upwards.
When you watch closely, you can see me lose scapula depression in the last portion of the eccentric.
Over the years, this has always been my "problem" shoulder, which actually developed because of an ANKLE 🦶 surgery on the right.
Due to the lack of pronation and strength in the foot I've had following after (already years ago), I've developed issues up the chain.
➖ Lack of ability to Brace my core on the right side.
➖Ability to keep the hip stable and therefore have a proper anchor for my right shoulder.
➖ bicep tendinopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, etc etc etc
💪Shoulders aren't strong just by themselves. They need an anchor to transfer the force into your presses and rows.
This is one of the things I have had to concentrate on during every off season since 2012 and every athlete has an issue similar to mine that needs to keep being addressed over and over.
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Why?
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When signing up for heavy competitions, we actually have to make a decision, about what we are willing to sacrifice in terms of losing good movement patterns during comp prep.
Every competiton prep, that requires you to lift high submaximal loads, over a long period of time, will have, to a higher or lesser degree, detrimental effects on the quality of your movement patterns, if these movement patterns aren't yet fully mastered.
This makes it immensely important to know and understand, how and when to incorporate working on movement QUALITY over quantity or weight.
