#rotatorcuff

When supporting the barbell overhead for the #snatch, #cleanandjerk, and most other overhead assistance movements, athletes must have a strong #rotatorcuff to stabilize the humerus into the #shoulder socket.

Sometimes beginners will lack #strength, stability, or awareness to internally rotate the shoulders while high level athletes will need greater shoulder stability in order to attempt new personal bests more safely. Additionally, injured athletes may engage their rotator cuff in a delayed fashion. In #chineseweightlifting the solution in these cases is to perform banded stabilization drills as shown here from our latest #mastrengthcamp. A partner helps introduce randomness to the position which forces the athlete to react and engage the rotator cuff reflexively. This is useful since #Weightlifting movements occur very quickly.

So try this out if you feel unstable or weak overhead, or are easing back into #olympicweightlifting. If you are interested in learning more and would like to host a #mastrength seminar in your area please message us! We’re especially looking for anyone who can host either:

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