Shoulder Dislocations

[magikalcamel]

I'm starting to do shoulder dislocations to work on my posture and flexibility. They're extremely hard to do even slowly, but I when I bring it to my back I can't maintain my full grip on the stick because my shoulders can't hold the stick with a backwards grip on my back side. Is this something I'll just have to half ass until i'm able to do it?

[magikalcamel]

I forgot to mention I had a shoulder impingement about 4 years ago and got a "cortisone?" steroid shot for it, but didn't follow through on the physical therapy for it. I haven't had any problems with it for 3 years, but used to get inflammation when I would play sports involving a full throwing motion at full strength. (throwing a football as hard as I can, or serving in tennis) I have terrible posture from playing a lot of computer games in my past so been working on posture and shoulder flexibility.

[Aghori]

I have posture issues as well as a shoulder injury. I looked up the research I did a while ago and found these links that may be helpful:

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/neanderthal_no_more_part_iv
http://www.exrx.net/ExInfo/Posture.html
http://www.experiencelifemag.com/issues/november-2007/fit-body/balance-your-blades.html
http://figureathlete.tmuscle.com/article/training/sexy_upper_body_posture&cr=
http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/shoulder_savers_part_i
http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/index.cfm?page=article&pID=918
http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/pushups_face_pulls_and_shrugs
http://www.dieselcrew.com/articles-pdf/BringingbacktheShoulders.pdf

Edit: Just do what you can with the shoulder dislocations. You will gain flexibility over time.

[LiftingNerd]

Wow, thanks for sharing all that.

[jdcooper]

I have the same posture problem. Thanks for all of the information

[ricepower]

Just keep at the dislocations, I have severe impingement issues but the dislocates have managed to develop an incredible amount of flexibilty/ROM very quickly.

[FormerGymnast]

Try using a rope instead of a stick. You'll find it a little bit easier to dislocate your shoulders because your wrists are not restricted like when you use stick. As you gain more flexibility in shoulders, then go back to stick. Great exercise. Good luck.