Shoulder weakness

DEADn · Aug 30, 2014

A year ago I had a very tight left shoulder. I laid on a baseball for 20 minutes and it pulled out a tight knot. After that I was able to resume military presses without a problem.

Recently I was doing some stretching and got into the side plank position while standing on my left arm. It began to shake violently and I felt it all the way into my shoulder and it alarmed me. Yet I have no issue doing standing military presses.

What can I do to strengthen this who area so it doesn't become a problem as I lifter heavier and heavier?
Wife told me to do some kettlebell stuff from the floor to the ceiling similar to a db press or arnold press.

Any ideas? I don't stretch my should out as I used to so I wonder if that is a cause n effect as well.

ajdos · Aug 31, 2014

Stretching the pec, front delt, bicep tie in area.
Strengthening external rotators of the shoulder.

Usually this strengthens and gives more stability overall to the joint.

BigDM · Aug 31, 2014

Here's a cool shoulder stretching routine I found on youtube:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eveYJP1indI"]The Simple Five Way Shoulder | Feat. Kelly Starrett | Ep. 211 | MobilityWOD - YouTube[/ame]

DEADn · Sep 2, 2014

Not sure what to think about that stretching video. hmmm

Stardweller · Sep 24, 2014

DEADn said:
Not sure what to think about that stretching video. hmmm

A book called the supple leopard might be worth looking into. I had to do physical therapy on my shoulder years ago. Theres a few movements to warm up that rotator cuff. Do you ever go to a chiropractor at all?

DEADn · Sep 25, 2014

Stardweller said:
A book called the supple leopard might be worth looking into. I had to do physical therapy on my shoulder years ago. Theres a few movements to warm up that rotator cuff. Do you ever go to a chiropractor at all?

I have been to the chiropractor in the past but not for this. That was because of a twisted spine due to bad forum in deadlifting and then later due to a cervical hernia.

This here is just a weakness in the should that I notice that needs strengthening as well as stretching.

I haven't been to a chiro is 6 yrs?

Stardweller · Sep 25, 2014

DEADn said:
I have been to the chiropractor in the past but not for this. That was because of a twisted spine due to bad forum in deadlifting and then later due to a cervical hernia.

This here is just a weakness in the should that I notice that needs strengthening as well as stretching.

I haven't been to a chiro is 6 yrs?

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-Preventing-Performance/dp/1936608588"]Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance: Kelly Starrett, Glen Cordoza: 9781936608584: Amazon.com: Books@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51li2VECFpL.@@AMEPARAM@@51li2VECFpL[/ame]

Worth a look. Read the reviews.