TRX Shoulder Strengthening Exercises

TRX Shoulder Circuit

As we have stated before, TRX straps are extremely useful in the rehab setting and can be used in a variety of ways. This video demonstrates a series of exercises to increase shoulder and rotator cuff (RTC) strength. A neglected component of RTC strengthening is actually stability of the core as well as the shoulder! One of the great things about the TRX straps is that it allows you  to strengthening RTC while simultaneously activating the core. 

This series of exercise strengthens each head of the RTC as well as requiring co-contraction of the RTC to stabilize the shoulder. This is important because strengthening without stabilization is useless and will most likely end in re-injury. To maintain this position the core has to activate and teaches patients to activate their core during all upper body activities. This is important because the core is the foundation for all upper body activities. Therefore, strengthening and stabilizing the RTC on a weak foundation would also be a worthless endeavor. This TRX circuit is good for all populations from athletes to weekend warriors, try it!