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Mobility: "Shoulder Tap"
Open wide with arms back!
Tap and close--right on top then left on
top.
Open wide with diagonals.
OBJECTIVE: Open front, back, & tops of shoulders plus dynamic warm-up for shoulder/arm workouts.
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Stand upright and swing both arms across front of body while tapping each shoulder with the opposite hand.
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Quickly reach out and open arms wide then repeat as you change position of top arm with each rep (right over left then left over right).
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Do a few reps opening straight across body then do alternating “diagonals” as you open up in a ‘X’ pattern (right arm high with left arm low then right arm low with left arm high).
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Perform 5-10 total reps. At least the first 3 should be opening straight across then go alternating diagonals.
Tips: A simple exercise that has become one of my
favorite dynamic arm warm ups before I lift hard. To get the most benefit,
make sure you reach out and really "open" after tapping each shoulder.
I've added a "diagonal" to the original version which is more challenging.
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I learned this one from NASM trainer/guru friend Jade Molina--thanks Jade!
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*Note:
This exercise is intended for "normal healthy"
individuals. If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present,
see your physician or a certified physical
therapist before continuing your exercises.
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(Updated 5-28-05)
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