Iron Shoulders

London Strength

Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Kristian McPhee

A four week rehabilitation program for building strength and mobility into the shoulders written by Kristian McPhee Having dislocated his shoulders early in weightlifting, Kristian knows the pains it can take to get back to form and stronger than before. These are essential exercises once you have been cleared from your physiotherapist to get back to training and bridge the gap from being able to pour a cup of tea to snatching bodyweight.

One 20-30 minute session (independent session) and Two 10-15 minute session (pre work-out)

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Start from Scratch
A progressive program with two week blocks to improve shoulder mobility, increase strength and boost your stability overhead for people coming back from injury.
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Tried and Tested
Tested on dozens of athletes who have gone on to achieve new personal bests!
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
Two pre-workout sessions to mobilise and activate your shoulders One 25-30 minute standalone session to strengthen and intensify your progress
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer.
Equipment
Required
Barbells // Dumbbells
Recommended
Kettlebells // Resistance Bands
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
10 Minute Warm up Pre Training

A1

Door Lat Stretch

2 x 0:30

A2

Scapula Push Up

3 x 10

B

Shoulder T

3 x 10 @ 2.76 kg

C1

Rotator Cuff Circuit

3 x 6

C2

Plank with Band Pull

3 x 20

D

Baseball Stretch

1 x 0:30

Tuesday
Longer Session

A

Dan John Mobility

1 x 5:00

B1

Lat & Tricep Yoga Stretch

3 x 0:30

B2

Scapula Pullups

3 x 8

C1

Bent Over Rear Delt Fly

3 x 12

C2

Shoulder Alphabet

2 x 1

D1

Inverted Retraction & Row

3 x 10

D2

Band Pull-Apart

3 x 10

E1

javelin press

3 x 10

E2

DB Windmill

3 x 10

F

Baseball Stretch

1 x 1:00

Thursday
Short Session 2

A

Overhead & Front Rack Mobility

1 x 10:00

B

YTW

3 x 18

C1

Toe Touch Squat w/ OH Reach

3 x 8

C2

DB Lateral Raise

3 x 15

D

Narrow Grip Overhead Squats

3 x 10

E

Bottom Up KB Press

3 x 10

F

Anterior Deltoid Stretch

1 x 1:30

Coach
coach-avatar Kristian McPhee

Having dislocated his shoulders early in weightlifting, Kristian knows the pains it can take to get back to form and stronger than before. These are essential exercises once you have been cleared from your physiotherapist to get back to training and bridge the gap from being able to pour a cup of tea to snatching bodyweight.

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Transform your Olympic Weightlifting Potential!

You are only as strong as your weakest point and if its your shoulders then it is time to get to work!

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FAQs
How many session per week is it?
3 sessions. Two 10 minute pre-workout sessions and one 25-30 minute shoulders only session
What level do I need to be?
Your olympic weightlifting ability is not important but your shoulder health is. As long as you have been cleared to start rebuilding your shoulders then this is a great program for any ability level!
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