How to Swing a Sledge Hammer

December 1, 2011
How to Swing a Sledgehammer

As a follow-up to my previous post, Farm Boy Strong Shoulders, I thought I’d post this video on Sledge Hammer Swinging technique.  I’ve recently returned to a regular, regimented workout program with equipment I have here at my house.   Lots of free weights, plus some of the stuff you’d find on a farm.   For example: [...]

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“Farm Boy” Strong Shoulders – see the video

November 19, 2011
Farm Boy Strong Shoulders

The first time I remember hearing the term “farm boy” strong was in the early 80′s.  I was going to school at Auburn University, had caught the bodybuilding bug and was working out at Bill Kazmaier’s gym – Kaz Fitness.  Prior to Kaz’s, I had been working out at the “student” weight room, which was [...]

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5 Shoulder Exercises to Prevent Shoulder Injuries

November 8, 2011
Avoid Shoulder Injuries

“How to Prevent Shoulder Injuries” – wow … that’s an ambitious title.  A better title would probably be – “How to Decrease the Likelihood of Having a Shoulder Injury”. Here are a couple of videos from Jerry Shreck of VarietyTrainer.com along these lines. Jerry is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Fitness Facilities Coordinator [...]

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How to Prevent Pitching Injuries – a Scientific Approach

October 30, 2011
Baseball Pitcher

You have a son who is a great age-level pitcher … maybe the next Nolan Ryan or Marian0 Rivera.  You’ve got him on a strength program and you probably make sure he receives personal instruction from a very good personal baseball coach.  But, are you overlooking the obvious?  His natural throwing motion may be flawed [...]

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Are You a Shoulder Rehab Wimp?

October 10, 2011
Go Big or Go Home

Like most of life, you get out of shoulder rehab what you put into it. Yes, I know it hurts to move your shoulder like that – do you want full range of motion?  And I know how busy you are – do you want more shoulder mobility as you age..or less? You don’t have [...]

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3 More Trigger Point Tools for the Shoulder

October 4, 2011
The Fenix Trigger Point Tool

Last month, I posted an article – Shoulder Pain? Trigger Points … Aaargh! – and listed a couple of trigger point tools you could use at home.  Here are a couple more you will find helpful if you’re a “hands-on” kind of person. The Grid:  Foam Roller It’s affordable – only $39.99 It has Matrix [...]

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Shoulder Pain – Do You Need To See A Physical Therapist?

September 21, 2011
Shoulder Physical Therapy

My Shoulder Hurts !! This is common and I hear it a lot … So, Should you see a doctor? Should you see a physical therapist? Should you wait and see? From the video, some things to consider: Is your shoulder injury acute (sudden, recent, traumatic)? Did you fall on your shoulder or an out-stretched [...]

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