Standing Shoulder CARs
5-10 Min: Mobility Snacks
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5m 42s
This lesson video teaches Standing Shoulder CARs - a foundational drill for controlling the glenohumeral (GH) joint through its full workspace: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal/external rotation. The focus is on fluid transitions between positions while actively eliminating compensations from the ribs, spine, neck, and scapula. This is not about drawing the biggest circle possible - it’s about moving slowly, staying honest, and owning the range you have with real control.
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