Welcome to another educational episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week, we’re excited to introduce Matt Unthank, the Director of Training & Education at Crossover Symmetry. In this episode we dive into shoulder health, the difference between shoulder mobility vs shoulder stability and how a good warm-up with Crossover Symmetry can help reduce injury and pain.

Topics:

01:00 - Shoulder health
04:00 - Stability vs. Mobility
07:05 - Why weightlifters should focus on shoulder health
14:00 - Activating the shoulders before lifting
25:20 - Managing pain
31:30 - Maintaining posture and control
41:50 - Reaching symmetry
48:00 - Determine if its a mobility vs stability issue

Links:

crossoversymmetry.com
ROMWOD.com