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Internal Shoulder Rotation

Smash, stretch, and activate corrective strategies for internal shoulder rotation — releasing posterior shoulder restrictions, improving internal rotation range, and activating internal rotators.

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Smash

Soft tissue work to release restrictions and improve tissue quality.

Infraspinatus Smash with and without movement

Infraspinatus Smash with and without movement

Lateral Deltoid Smash

Lateral Deltoid Smash

Posterior scapula smash with squishy ball on floor with shoulder rotation

Posterior scapula smash with squishy ball on floor with shoulder rotation

Stretch

Restore range of motion and lengthen restricted tissues.

Sleeper Stretch

Sleeper Stretch

Shoulder shift with pole behind back

Shoulder shift with pole behind back

Single arm banded internal rotation twist behind back

Single arm banded internal rotation twist behind back

Reverse rig hold with body shifts (palms up)

Reverse rig hold with body shifts (palms up)

Activate

Strengthen and reinforce neuromuscular control.

Banded Internal Rotation

Banded Internal Rotation

Reverse Pole Lifts

Reverse Pole Lifts

High anchored band reverse scarecrow

High anchored band reverse scarecrow

Banded Pitcher warm up

Banded Pitcher warm up

Smash

  • Rear delt and rear scapula with small ball, with and without internally rotating arm
  • Outside of upper arm with roll stick or device
  • Medial deltoid with small ball against wall
  • Posterior scapula smash with squishy ball on floor with shoulder rotation

Stretch

  • Sleeper stretch
  • Shoulder shift with PVC pole behind back
  • Single arm banded internal rotation twist behind back
  • Standing reverse rig hold with body shifts up/down

Activate

  • Banded internal rotation
  • Standing reverse pole lifts with palms facing down
  • While holding PVC behind back, lift PVC behind body (try supinated and pronated wrist positions)
  • High-anchored band reverse scarecrows
  • Field goal to diamond push ups on wall
  • Banded pitcher warm up