Horizontal Pushing The shoulder is a highly mobile joint. The horizontal pushing series is about first understanding a shoulder position which is conducive to intense loading to promote health and performance in parallel through efficiency. Next we challenge that position under compressive loads with increasing coordinative complexity all the while integrating shoulder function with lumbo-pelvic control to optimise the athletic shoulder.
Exercises in the Fundamentals Theme build directly upon the skills learned previously.
We progress to exercises that become the bedrock of effective strength training by challenging the athlete to maintain postural excellence while resisting against poor positions. With greater opportunity for intensification, postural control and strength development occur in parallel. In doing so, the movements that we are strengthening are not at odds with the dynamic and fluid sports skills that we seek to enhance.
Related Exercises
Press Up to Blocks
Upper Body: Horizontal Push
Mastery
Level: 10
Bench Press
Upper Body: Horizontal Push
Challenge
Level: 9
Press Up with Downward Dog Dive
Upper Body: Horizontal Push
Fundamentals
Level: 5
Press Up Plank Hold
Upper Body: Horizontal Push
Corrective
Level: 3
Laying Heavy DB Hold in Retraction
Upper Body: Horizontal Push
Corrective
Level: 1
Decline Bench Press with Dumbells (Alternating Arms)
