Sherpafit - Personal Training

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Kettlebells are one of my favourite tools to optimize shoulder health and recommend for any sports that requires overhead movements, rock climbing, crossfit etc.. Movements that challenge the limits of the motor control, mobility, stability and strength are critical in exercise selection (these are just not for athletes). However, most sports people can exert muscular control over mid ranges of motion, inability to maintain control throughout the entire range can alter joint biomechanics and lead to injuries (i.e. rotator cuff pathologies commonly seen)
Kettlebell variation exercises such as waiters walk, bottoms up carries, Turkish getups force rotator cuff activation and stabilization of the humeral head through a large range of motion.

One of my favourite exercise is the half kneel KB exercise (seen in photo) not only challenges thoracic spine and hip mobility, it also challenges dynamic stability of the shoulder and core. Try it in your movement prep with light weight 6-8 reps per side