Here is a PROVEN system you can use

to properly progress your client in the development of scapular recruitment patterns

DID YOU KNOW?

Few trainers ever fully experience true and honest success in their
business.  Only 3% of fitness professionals become nationally
recognized as an Expert in their field.

WHY?

This video breaks down the key elements of glenohumeral and scapulothoracic
motion which is at the core of creating lean, sculpted, rock hard
shoulders.

Hurry….. go get a notebook and a pen so you can take notes. 

This Secret Connection

Is The key to your success!

Mastering Scapular Control:  

To build  BOMB PROOF shoulders you must
first become a Scapular Kinematic Practitioner. 

Take the time to become an expert in anatomy and complex arthrokinematic structure of the
glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints. 

Your value is not only in your knowledge, but in how you use it.

Your knowledge of human motion and the application of that knowledge is what
gives you that competitive edge in this profession. 

Fitness Fads Will Come and Go!

TRUST ME

The human body will always adhere to universal physical laws. 

 If you create an educated and informed client, you will have a client for LIFE!

Here are 4 Surefire Scapular Recruitment Exercises that you can use right NOW.  

1.  Circuit Chest Press x (12-15)

• Maintain chin retraction with abs engaged and scaps depressed.
• Move from retraction to max protraction throughout movement.
• Watch for any upper trap tension or activation and low back compensation.
• Cue to keep elbows low and initiate eccentric phase through scapula.

2.  Kneeling Protracted Push Up

• Push to fatigue with perfect technique
• Push mid back up to ceiling (scapular protracted plank)
• Maintain abs and glutes engaged (tucked and tight)

Coaching Points:

• Watch for any lumbar lordosis (sway back), or excessive scapular winging. 
• Neck should be neutral.

3.  Spider Plank Scap Squeeze

• Same protracted push up position (spider plank) as above
• Elbows maintain full extension as client moves from full scapular protraction to full scapular retraction.

Coaching Points: 

• Motion is small to prevent compensation
• Brace at elbow and at belly to isolate and teach the proper muscular firing patterns.

4.  Reverse Bear up Door—Put it Together!
 
From quadruped position

• Protract through upper extremities
• Abs should be engaged and lifted
• Glutes should be tucked and tight 
• Using posterior counter force, crawl foot-foot/hand-hand up the door. 
• Move from crouch to full body extension as able while maintaining neutral body alignment.
• Reverse directions and crawl back down door with hand-hand/foot-foot pattern.
• Move back into crouch and continue bear crawl off the door and to the floor.

Coaching Points: 

• Scapulas are protracted  (pushed away)
• Abs engaged  (belly lifted) 
• Glutes tucked (butt tight)

Design your own circuit with these 4 exercises by repeating the entire circuit,
1-3 times, switch the order of exercises, or do intervals with each. 

The workout possibilities are endless! 
You are only limited by your desire to think outside the box.

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Synergy Fitness DVD Coaching Club Volume 5