Shoulder Pain / Injury

LYTP Shoulder Circuit – The 3 BEST Ways to do it!

By now, I’m sure you are aware that I’ve modified the traditional YTWL Shoulder circuit to the smarter and more effective, LYTP Shoulder Circuit. Many other Strength Coaches, Personal Trainers and Rehab Professionals have also done so and adapted the Performance U LYTP Shoulder Circuit. If you are not familiar with the LYTP Shoulder Circuit, Go …

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More Gain, No Pain – Article Featured in Men’s Health Magazine, May 2010 issue!

Here’s your chance to check out my newest article – “More Gain, No Pain” – in the May 2010 issue Men’s Health magazine…FREE! You can read the entire article and view videos of all the exercises here, at the Men’s Health website. Or, click on the magazine cover below! . . An injury doesn’t have …

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Body Saw Exercise – Performance U Style

You know here at Performance U, creativity is alive and well. Of course, the creativity always comes with a purpose! Today’s video is no exception. . One of my favorite new core training movements is the Body Saw exercise. The Body Saw exercise is not only great for building superior core strength / stability. But, with the …

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Push Up Plus Exercise – A Better Way!

One of the best and most popular shoulder stabilization / pre-hab drills used among strength coaches these days is the Push Up Plus exercise. Why? – Because it’s a great exercise for activating and strengthening the all important Serratus Anterior muscles of the shoulder. . A strong Serratus Anterior muscle is crucial for optimal shoulder …

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The BEST Way to Perform the Sleeper Stretch!

As many coaches are aware these days, stretching the posterior shoulder capsule is crucial to maintaining the shoulder health in certain athletes. Especially overhead athletes like tennis players, baseball players and quarter backs. Weight lifters can also benefit from this protocol as well. . There are many sites that discuss the sleeper stretch. But, in …

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One Less Blog or Newsletter You Have to Write!

The feedback from all this YTWL, LYTP Shoulder Exercise circuit has been crazy. – Everyone from Strength Coaches to Serious athletes and Personal Trainers to exercise enthusiasts seem to be loving the new and improved shoulder protocols feature in my New and Improved YTWL Shoulder Exercise Circuit post. – I want you to help spread …

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LYTP – A New and Improved YTWL!!!

To conclude my whole TRUTH about the YTWL Shoulder series. I wanted to do a recap summary of everything that was covered in my recent posts. – If you have already read/watched each post. Its still a good idea to read this because I’ve thrown a few key points that have yet to be covered. If …

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The TRUTH About the Sleeper Stretch – Posterior Shoulder Capsule

I still have a few more posts coming at you covering my approach to tire training. However, I promised on my most recent FitCast Interview that I would post this video about the Sleeper Stretch. So, I’m going to hit you with some more knowledge on smarter shoulder training. The Sleeper Stretch has be getting allot …

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Rethinking the W’s – YTWL Shoulder and Upper Back Exercise

Here it is!   The final installment in my TRUTH about the YTWL Shoulder and Upper Back exercise circuit video series.   The feedback from this video series has been amazing and I’ve gotten some great questions!   My next post will come at you Q and A style where I will address many of …

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