#137 Shoulder Health + Explosive Jumping

Injury prevention exercises combined with power training for strong, protected joints

Good Morning!

Here’s today's workout. As always, you’ll get out of it what you put into it.

• If you’re short on time, decrease the number of sets

• If you’re feeling ambitious, increase the number of sets or reps per minute

• Consistency beats perfection–I’m glad you showed up!

Workout #137:

Total Time: 30 minutes (6 exercises x 5 sets)
Instructions: Perform each exercise for one minute, then move to the next. Repeat the circuit 5 times.

1. Broad Jumps (Dynamic - Horizontal Power)
   How to Do It:

   • Squat slightly

   • Swing arms back

   • Jump forward

   • Land in squat

Easier Variation: Take shorter jumps or step forcefully forward instead of jumping to reduce impact.

2. YTW Raises (Upper Body - Shoulder Stability)
   How to Do It:

   • Lie face down

   • Raise arms Y position

   • Move to T

   • Finish W

Easier Variation: Focus on one position at a time rather than flowing through all three positions, reducing fatigue.

3. Reverse Lunges (Lower Body - Balance, Strength)
   How to Do It:

   • Step backward

   • Lower back knee

   • Front shin vertical

   • Push to return

Easier Variation: Hold onto a support like a chair or wall while performing the movement to help with balance.

4. Russian Twists (Core - Rotational Strength)
   How to Do It:

   • Seated, feet off ground

   • Lean back slightly

   • Rotate side to side

   • Keep chest up

Easier Variation: Keep feet on the ground while performing the twisting motion to provide more stability.

5. Diamond Push-Ups (Upper Body - Triceps)
   How to Do It:

   • Hands form diamond

   • Elbows close to body

   • Lower chest to hands

   • Push up

Easier Variation: Perform from knees or elevate hands on a bench or sturdy surface to reduce the load.

6. Star Jumps (Dynamic - Power)
   How to Do It:

   • Crouch down

   • Jump explosively

   • Extend arms and legs

   • Land softly

Easier Variation: Reduce the range of motion by not crouching as low and not extending limbs fully during the jump.

That's it. If you have any questions or feedback, let me know!

To recap, here's what you hit today:

• HORIZONTAL POWER DEVELOPMENT! Broad jumps and star jumps build explosive strength in multiple directions for complete athletic capability!

• SHOULDER INJURY PREVENTION! YTW raises target the critical stabilizer muscles that prevent shoulder pain and improve overhead movement!

• TARGETED MUSCLE BUILDING! Diamond push-ups specifically develop tricep strength while reverse lunges build single-leg power!

See you tomorrow morning!

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