Training 2/10
Today’s focus controlled, isometric-biased mobility routine that keeps the shoulder safe while improving scap control and right-side internal rotation—no aggressive stretching, all intent and tension. Think own the position, breathing mechanics, end rage position.
Key Intent (read once, then move)
  • Right shoulder IR is limited scapular posterior tilt + protraction control
  • Isometrics = low threat, high carryover
  • Every rep = slow nasal breath, ribs down, no shrugging
Warm-Up Reset (3–5 min)
1️⃣ Crocodile Breathing w/ Scap Reach
  • Prone, forehead on hands
  • Light right scap reach (protract without shrugging)
  • 4–5 breaths Sets rib + scap position before loading
LOWER BODY ISOMETRIC MOBILITY (10–12 min)
2️⃣ Split Squat Iso (Front-Leg Bias)
  • Bottom position
  • Front heel heavy, pelvis neutral
  • 20–30 sec x 2/sideCue: “Pull yourself down, don’t drop.”
3️⃣ Cossack Squat Iso
  • Sit into adductor stretch
  • Torso tall, hips back
  • 20 sec x 2/sideCue: “Crush the floor with your foot.”
4️⃣ Single-Leg RDL Iso
  • Hinge until hamstrings load
  • Hips square, spine long
  • 20–30 sec x 2/sideCue: “Back pocket to wall.”
UPPER BODY + SCAPULAR ISOMETRIC MOBILITY (Main Focus)
5️⃣ Forearm Wall Slide – ISO HOLD (Right Bias
  • Forearms on wall, elbows at ~90°
  • Slide up slightly → pause
  • Actively reach forward (protraction)
  • 15–20 sec x 3Cue: “Elbows up, shoulder blades wrap around ribs.”
6️⃣ Quadruped Scap Push-Up PLUS (Iso)
  • Lock elbows
  • Push floor away → hold
  • 20 sec x 2–3Cue: “Upper back wide, neck long.”
7️⃣ Side-Lying Shoulder IR ISO (Right Side)
  • Elbow at side, towel between arm + ribs
  • Rotate into IR just before restriction
  • Hold gentle tension
  • 10–15 sec x 3–4Cue: “Zero strain, only control.”
5️⃣ Forearm Wall Slide – ISO HOLD (Right Bias)
  • Forearms on wall, elbows at ~90°
  • Slide up slightly → pause
  • Actively reach forward (protraction)
  • 15–20 sec x 3Cue: “Elbows up, shoulder blades wrap around ribs.”
6️⃣ Quadruped Scap Push-Up PLUS (Iso)
  • Lock elbows
  • Push floor away → hold
  • 20 sec x 2–3Cue: “Upper back wide, neck long.”
7️⃣ Side-Lying Shoulder IR ISO (Right Side)
  • Elbow at side, towel between arm + ribs
  • Rotate into IR just before restriction
  • Hold gentle tension
  • 10–15 sec x 3–4Cue: “Zero strain, only control.”
8️⃣Bear Crawl Hold (Scap Protraction)
  • Knees under hips, hover 1–2″
  • Push floor away
  • 20 sec x 2Cue: “Round upper back slightly, no sag.”
9️⃣ Half-Kneeling Anti-Rotation Press (Right Shoulder)
  • Band or cable at chest
  • Press + hold
  • 10–15 sec x 3Cue: “Ribs down, shoulder blade stays quiet.”
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Nathan Cortez
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