1. Shoulder Figure 8 (Band)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

2. Shoulder Press (Band)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

3. Shoulder Reciprocal Pattern (Band)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

4. Shoulder Row - Elbows to Shoulders (Band)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

5. Shoulder Scaption Concentric | Mid Range(Band)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

6. Shoulder External Rotation Eccentric | Full Range (Dumbbell)

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: light-to-medium resistance dumbbell
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

1. Shoulder Figure 8(Band)

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Lift arm straight up toward ceiling.

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Keeping elbow straight, make figure 8's

Preparation:

  • Lie on back with a band under your shoulders
  • Holding one end of the band, lift arm straight up toward ceiling.
  • You can also use a light-to-medium dumbbell as well
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Make vertical figure 8's

Execution:

  • Keeping elbow straight, make figure 8's with your arm
  • Make horizontal and vertical figure 8's
  • Repeat clockwise and counter-clockwise
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Make horizontal figure 8's

2. Shoulder Press(Band)

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Start Position

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

Execution

  • Press arms straight up, toward ceiling.
  • Slowly return to the start position.
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Press arms overhead

Preparation

  • Anchor cable / tubing at floor level.
  • Stand with good posture, feet shoulder width apart.
  • Hold handles at level of collarbone, elbows bent. Directi on of pull is down.
  • You can also use a light-to-medium dumbbell as well

Tips:

  • Keep back straight. Do not lean under the resistance.

3. Shoulder Reciprocal Pattern(Band)

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Hold band

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Bring one arm up, one arm down

Preparation:

  • Hold band in your hands in front of you with your arms straight
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Return to start

Execution:

  • Lift one arm up diagonally above your head
  • At the same ti me bring the other arm diagonally down by your side
  • Return under control
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Alternate sides

4. Shoulder Row - Elbows to Shoulders(Band)

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Start Position

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Keep your elbows from going behind your shoulders

Preparation:

  • Stand with good posture as shown

Execution:

  • Using the muscles between your shoulder blades, bring your shoulder blades back and down
  • At the same time perform a rowing motion, keeping your elbows from going behind your shoulders
  • Return to the start position in a slow and controlled fashion

5. Shoulder Scaption Concentric | Mid Range (Band)

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Start Position

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: medium resistance band
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Raise arm diagonally to shoulder height

Preparation:

  • Stand with good posture gently bringing shoulder blades together
  • Hold a band and place the other end under your foot
  • You can also use a light-to-medium dumbbell as well

Execution:

  • Raise arm up diagonally out to the side to shoulder height
  • Lower arm back down to starting position

6. Shoulder External Rotation Eccentric | Full Range (Dumbbell)

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Elbow bent, hand toward ceiling

Sets: 2
Reps: 10
Load: light-to-medium resistance dumbbell
Hold: 5 seconds at end-range
Rest: 1 minute between sets
Tempo: slow and controlled
Frequency: 1-2 times per week

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Slowly lower hand toward stomach keeping elbow bent and wrist straight

Preparation:

  • Lie on side.
  • Elbow bent, hand up toward ceiling, wrist straight

Execution:

  • SLOWLY lower hand back down to stomach, 'fighting' the resistance keeping elbow tucked against your side.
  • Keep elbow bent and wriststraight
  • Raise hand back up to the ceiling and repeat