GMB exercises for Tendon Health and Strength

GMB does caution that these exercises are intended for people who have been training for several months without feeling pain or other issues of tendon health

Shoulder Tendon

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A variety of strengthening methods would be best for tendon health and strength. Depending upon your current condition (training status, injury status). Isometrics, heavy and light training, slow and ballistic training. - If you are nursing an injury and currently have pain (tendonitis) then you would approach your exercises differently than if you were feeling great and have several months of consistent good training. - Let’s start with some examples for the latter, and assume you aren’t dealing with any significant tendon/joint issues. - Shoulder Swings: Use your lower body to drive the speed of the swings. 1. Both hands swinging up overhead 2. One hand swinging up overhead 3. One hand swinging at angle to side and behind 4. One hand swing at angle in front and to the side - Hanging side to side swaying: Rings is best but bar is okay. Whatever you feel is best. - Pushup plyos: 1. Both hands 2. One hand Give these a go and see how it feels! - . . . . . #gmbfitness #gmbtrainer #goldmedalbodies #shoulderhealth #jointhealth #happyjoints #bodyweightexercises #bodyweightworkout #shouldermobility #mobility #mobilitytraining #movement #flow #shoulderswings #pushups #plyopushups #physicaautonomy #physicalfreedom #exerciseathome #fitness #physicafitness

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Wrist and Elbow Tendons

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On Monday we showed a variety of exercises for Shoulder tendon health and strength. Today we’ve got some more goodies involving the wrists and elbows! Check out the following exercises demonstrated by GMB Trainer Eduardo @eorihuela. - 1. Backhand weight shifts: Hold a few seconds then shift over - 2. Wrist flexor plyos: Emphasize pushing off fingertips - 3. Pronated drop and grab: Could be any weight or sturdy object. Eduardo here uses a piece of cut up wood with a pinch grip. - 4. Pushup plyos Both hands/One hand: From knees is great because you focus on quality reps. - Give these a go and see how it feels! - . . . . . #gmbfitness #gmbtrainer #goldmedalbodies #shoulderhealth #jointhealth #happyjoints #bodyweightexercises #bodyweightworkout #shouldermobility #mobility #mobilitytraining #movement #flow #shoulderswings #pushups #plyopushups #physicaautonomy #physicalfreedom #exerciseathome #fitness #physicafitness

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