NinjaMom
Cathlete
Hi Cathe,
I recently had a consult with a personal trainer and a visit to my chiropracter for shoulder pain. Both commented that my shoulders are rounded forward and that I should lay off any chest work for awhile. I've been doing gym styles recently and have really made some progress (all 72 pushups on my toes ) so I'm concerned that omitting chest work will make me lose what I have gained in strength. They recommended focusing on exercises that will increase strength in my upper back (rhomboids, mid traps et.) to create more balance. But I've always used your strength workouts so I thought I was working both my back and chest equally so how could I get so out of balance? I am also currently screening for my black belt and I do get alot of upper body workout with sparring, pad strikes, and classes all of which contributed to my overuse shoulder pain.
I was hoping you could give me your opinion on this and if you would recommend stopping all chest work. Also, are there any other back exercises other than seated rows & pullovers that really work the upper back?
Thanks! Glad to read that your rehab is going well and I'm really looking forward to new workouts.
JJ
I recently had a consult with a personal trainer and a visit to my chiropracter for shoulder pain. Both commented that my shoulders are rounded forward and that I should lay off any chest work for awhile. I've been doing gym styles recently and have really made some progress (all 72 pushups on my toes ) so I'm concerned that omitting chest work will make me lose what I have gained in strength. They recommended focusing on exercises that will increase strength in my upper back (rhomboids, mid traps et.) to create more balance. But I've always used your strength workouts so I thought I was working both my back and chest equally so how could I get so out of balance? I am also currently screening for my black belt and I do get alot of upper body workout with sparring, pad strikes, and classes all of which contributed to my overuse shoulder pain.
I was hoping you could give me your opinion on this and if you would recommend stopping all chest work. Also, are there any other back exercises other than seated rows & pullovers that really work the upper back?
Thanks! Glad to read that your rehab is going well and I'm really looking forward to new workouts.
JJ