This upper body (thoracic spine and shoulder) 7 step prep is ideal for ensuring the body is ready for an upper body workout or as a recovery session.
7-Step Prep- T-Spine and Shoulder- A (LM)
Horizontal Loading
LAR
Self-Massage: T-Spine
time
1-2 minutes
time
1-2 minutes
"How-to" self-massage for the Thoracic Spine (mid-upper region of back).
| Set | Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1-2 minutes h:m:s |
ULT
Prone Towel Pull Apart
reps
6
Tempo
controlled
reps
6
Tempo
controlled
Activation for the Glutes and Lats
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Controlled |
LAR
UMT
T Spine Mobility Thread The Needle Reach
reps
8/side
Tempo
controlled
reps
8/side
Tempo
controlled
Stretches out the shoulders and torso relative to the hips.
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/side | Controlled |
Full exhale through the mouth as we are moving our shoulder (during the reach) closer to the ground
LMT
KB 1 Arm OH Rotational Press
reps
6/side
load
light
Tempo
controlled
reps
6/side
load
light
Tempo
controlled
| Set | Reps | Load | Tempo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/side | Light | Controlled |