The #SquatUclub is here! As soon as I upload a new video, "like" it and comment with the hashtag #SquatUclub ASAP. I'll pick amongst those who do so within 1 hour of the video going live and pick one winner to start working on whatever you need help with (squat technique, an achy hip, help with back pain during deadlifts, etc). You must be SUBSCRIBED to my UA-cam channel for a chance to win. Turning on notifications by clicking the little bell next to the SUBSCRIBE button on my channel will make sure you can be first in line to win every time! I’ll reply under the winners comment - so make sure you keep up on your notifications!
I feel you, i didn't know i needed a jacuzzi and a boat but some salesguy made me realize i needed them. Imagine if he had not been there i'd still be clueless.
@@bigboii1150 Yeah i was joking, i know it wasn't the case with him but the phrasing "problems i didn't know i had" made me think of commercials/ companies telling you or making you feel like you need something which you don't need at all, so i made a link.
Dr. Horschig is an Innovator, I'm 55 and I wish I'd known all these drills 20 years ago to avoid these shoulder issues today. Following the advice given on these informative videos, I can confirm that my problems had always been in the stability side and have seen a hell of a lot of improvement with the techniques given. Mad Respect Given, I simply adore This guy!!
Dr Aaron you really bettered my quality of life. I watched this video like a year ago bc I had that front impingement. Found out i was unstable and weak on the external rotation. Worked on that. I forgot about it, but in the past two-three months started feeling an internal impingement. All on the right shoulder. Now i saw this video again and found out my right lat was way tighter than the left. Did the stretch and ball excercise, the test and retest, and bravo! I can do pushups without pain! Crazy.. i bet now with the lata unlocked im gonna find something somewhere else. Little by little. Thanks dr Aaron!
This is the most thorough and clear explanation of shoulder impingement issues I’ve ever seen and believe me I’ve watched a lot. If only more doctors were this knowledgeable. I am a new subscriber and thank you.
I've been dealing with what I've been told is an impingement issue for almost 2 years. I learned more from your video today then I have from any of the docs I've seen in that time. Thank you!
I have had an impingement for 2 years also, never done weights but this is really good at explaining the differences. I have all of them from computer use. Been seeing 3 physios over the years and this video is by far the best.
I've been struggling with shoulder pain for months. My physical therapist has only been focusing on #2 the whole time. Sounds like what I truly need is #3. I'm gonna try it out. Thanks for such good explanation!
Can't be overstated how light you might need to go on these. I've had to do these movements with zero added weight -- just the weight of my arm. Progress is slow and the little cues (like retracting first) make such a difference.
This video is better than all the classes I took at university. In fact, all your videos are great, I'm marathoning your channel. You have an unusual teaching style. Hugs from Brazil.
That's amazing. Love how clear and pragmatic you are in showing techniques to screen/mobilize but without missing the foundations of why doing it. Keep up the great work, your videos are great!
Aaron is the true goat of fitness youtube. He's making off-algorithm videos for years, as long as they bring good content 👍👍👍. Appreciate the help, doc
So glad I decided to search for impingements on your feed and found this video. Cant wait to run through the steps and exercises when my wife gets home. I've been struggling to get back into the weight room unhindered again because shoulder pain really slows me down.
I watch this video over and over. I wish I could like it each time. Great content! I have impingements in each shoulder; the left is bothering me the most now. Historically, it's only been the right. I'm working on it.
Dr. Horschig is da man!!! I blew my right shoulder bench pressing, to the point I couldn’t do a push up or put my arm inside a dress shirt. These techniques do work! Thank you!
I glad that you're here. My right shoulder has been kicking my ass lately. I'm happy to see a little more exercises than my old therapist showed me last year.
Hi Aaron, I just want to say thank you. I’ve had shoulder impingement for years and had no luck even after going to a couple therapists. I tried that lacrosse ball massage on my lats and found instant relief. I never knew tight lats could cause shoulder pains. Thanks again
The lat stretch helped reduce my lh shoulder impingement. I was able to do light shoulder row into external rotation without pain. Range of motion also improved. Thank you!
Hey dude I just wanted to thank you for these videos. I had been struggling with shoulder pain and weakness for more than ten years. I went to a physio and he helped me a lot, but he thought the pain was coming from my stiff neck. I wasn't able to perform military press in the gym correctly though so I stopped doing this exercise. After a year or so I tried again, thinking it would be much better this time, because hey, my shoulders are much stronger now, right? Err, no... Still pain in my right shoulder. Until I discovered your wonderful channel. I know do 4 strengthening exercises thanks to your videos and now I'm already able to lift 30 kilos 8 times after 1.5 weeks or so. Thank your brother
Thank you Dr. I am going to gym for a while now. I had squat issues looked at your squat videos now I am free of pain ! Allhamdulillah! thanks God. now I do upper body, i start to fee discomfort ! not pain inside my shoulder ! And I hope its not big issue and before It get worst I keep researching why discomfort is there.
Great coaching as always! I have had total shoulder replacements that are performing great (hockey and football injuries)! I am concerned about wear of the implants over time. Maybe a video that speaks to those of us with shoulder or hip implants and the importance of stability and strength? Just thinking out loud for content! Great day!
Can you make a video on what basic equipments one needs to have when it comes to rehab , mobility , flexibility and stability issues. Thank you for your awesome work
I think this is what I have! after watching this... I am a heavy bencher and for the past couple of years have had constant pain in the left shoulder and into the front of the upper arm, it's affected my bench as well as pretty much cancelled out my shoulder exercises to the point I dont/cant train them anymore, I can feel and hear a popping sensation in the shoulder, I've still trained in the gym, not as heavy benching and with the pain and weakness it doesn't allow for heavy benching now, a couple of weeks ago it has now started in the right shoulder, I will try those exercises towards the last 1/3 of the video... Thank You! I sincerely hope this helps as I cannot sleep on the left side at all and now having problems on the right...
I believe after watching this I have a mobility issue cause after all these years of benching heavy I can barely get my hands under a squat bar to hold the bar without stretching hard..great video & it gave me great ideas as how to proceed
Your content is amazing. My shoulder issue got put into this same general impingement black hole you mentioned🙄. Self tests showed it's likely my left lats. I can't thank you enough for all the amazing content you put out (my knees want to thank you also). I'm telling my fam and mates about your vids boss. Cheers.
Thank you for this!!!! Just had my first shoulder impingement in my life and I couldn’t figure out a solution other than just stoping to lift all together.
I just did the test and it turns out that I have had the same issue as the athlete for three years. I will work on the program and hope it will help. Thanks a lot!
I've looked around - this is the most knowledgeable guy on here. If you are getting old do these drills - if you are young do them anyway or you will end up on and off injured like us old guys.
This video appeared in my suggestions at just the right time! I also added the row with my cable external rotation exercise to make sure my traps weren’t getting too involved. Great info
Great video as it explains different types of impingement. So basically if you dont feel ANY impingement pressing overhead whatsoever but only feel when bench pressing motion what movement must be done to cure or reverse this ? No pain with dips either whatsoever.. Lots of rowing movements already being done.
The best video and content on this problem I have ever seen. I wish to see it 4 yrs ago when my shoulder pain has started instead of visiting diff physiotherapists over the time and been given the same diagnoses and exercise over and over again with no results. Thank you
I had chronic shoulder pain while benching . I did the following three things and the pain disappeared: 1. I included the lock 3 routine as a warmup before each session. 2. I included the rear delt db flyes to further strengthen the upper back muscles and feeling each contraction. 3 . Also a cue that helped was focusing on deactivating the traps and activating lats during benching but not bringing the arms inward like not bringing them close to the body (keeping them at 45° PS it depends on the anatomy of each person) Hope this helps!!
Thank you so much for all your videos doc. You helped me a lot with the 3 McGill exercise to cure my low back pain, I started olaying basketball again today and the upper back nearly killed me, I am gonna definetly try these exercises, thank you so much ❤️
I definitley have the one on top. The Iron Scap and Crossover Symmetry programs with the bands have fixed it in the past but my desk job makes it get bad again over time.
My rear deltoids has been hurting me for two years now and it hurts with any exercises that involves hanging and that swinging motion ( kipping pull ups , toes to bar) any idea what that could be. Thanks for all your videos they make a difference.
Maybe visit a chiropractor or something because its dangerous to keep shoulder pain and not get it checked out cause you could injure yourself but hopefully you get better my friend
I love your gym. I’d love to see a “in the bag” video of what all you have in your personal home gym.. thank you for all the info.. shoulders have been my nemesis for a bit
This was very good for me cause I’m getting into body building and I watch your videos for bench press now I’m having issues with lat close grip pull downs soon as I get a good weight my left shoulder would make a popping sound so this will be diffidently be in my next warm ups thank you brother
Thanks for all the great content, Dr H. One question on this type of routine (the lateral raises and band exercises demonstrated) - is it something that should be done 2-3 times a week? More or less frequently?
The test you do at 11:50, you're providing resistance to the back of his hand and saying that a weakness in that test points to an impingement. What does it mean if there's no pain when you're pushing the back of the hand but there is when you push *back* by providing resistance to the palm of the hand?
My doctor wouldnt refer me to physical therapy unless i stopped weightlifting for 6 weeks first....been doing mobility work and stability exercises and my shoulder has gotten so much better. I do the last exercise with an overhead press! Yesterday my push day felt pretty good (still going lighter) after a few weeks of taking rehab work seriously
The #SquatUclub is here! As soon as I upload a new video, "like" it and comment with the hashtag #SquatUclub ASAP. I'll pick amongst those who do so within 1 hour of the video going live and pick one winner to start working on whatever you need help with (squat technique, an achy hip, help with back pain during deadlifts, etc). You must be SUBSCRIBED to my UA-cam channel for a chance to win. Turning on notifications by clicking the little bell next to the SUBSCRIBE button on my channel will make sure you can be first in line to win every time!
I’ll reply under the winners comment - so make sure you keep up on your notifications!
Great his!.. what would u suggest for a clicking shoulder and pain on internal rotation from a shoulder press position??
What about pain in the shoulder, possibly rotator cuff while benching as a topic? Personal preference lol
I would love to buy that bench, what is it?
Thanks a d grateful I found my solutions it was a stability issue.. now solving it thoroughly. And it also includes tight lat muscles
Love it, I needed this, ty 👊😎
this video is like a free course into what you study in university for Physio. So blessed to get free content like this
(5:07) Lat stretch (9:45) Lying single arm lateral raise hold (12:30) External rotation with band
Your whole channel has truly opened my eyes to a lot of problems I didn't know I had
I feel you, i didn't know i needed a jacuzzi and a boat but some salesguy made me realize i needed them. Imagine if he had not been there i'd still be clueless.
@@respeezy this analogy is not accurate as this channel is helping a lot of people but I'ma guess your just joking around and if so my bad
@@bigboii1150 Yeah i was joking, i know it wasn't the case with him but the phrasing "problems i didn't know i had" made me think of commercials/ companies telling you or making you feel like you need something which you don't need at all, so i made a link.
How are you going now?
@@matthewclomo5265 just stronger and always working around injuries per usual lol
The LAT stretch instantly relieved my shoulder pain while lifting my arm. Thank you so much for this video!!
Lol same, I habe been having problems for over 3 years. Almost instantly solved in 2 stretches
Dr. Horschig is an Innovator, I'm 55 and I wish I'd known all these drills 20 years ago to avoid these shoulder issues today. Following the advice given on these informative videos, I can confirm that my problems had always been in the stability side and have seen a hell of a lot of improvement with the techniques given. Mad Respect Given, I simply adore This guy!!
Dr Aaron you really bettered my quality of life. I watched this video like a year ago bc I had that front impingement. Found out i was unstable and weak on the external rotation. Worked on that. I forgot about it, but in the past two-three months started feeling an internal impingement. All on the right shoulder. Now i saw this video again and found out my right lat was way tighter than the left. Did the stretch and ball excercise, the test and retest, and bravo! I can do pushups without pain! Crazy.. i bet now with the lata unlocked im gonna find something somewhere else. Little by little. Thanks dr Aaron!
This is the most thorough and clear explanation of shoulder impingement issues I’ve ever seen and believe me I’ve watched a lot. If only more doctors were this knowledgeable. I am a new subscriber and thank you.
I've been dealing with what I've been told is an impingement issue for almost 2 years. I learned more from your video today then I have from any of the docs I've seen in that time. Thank you!
😢😢😢
I have had an impingement for 2 years also, never done weights but this is really good at explaining the differences. I have all of them from computer use. Been seeing 3 physios over the years and this video is by far the best.
I've been struggling with shoulder pain for months. My physical therapist has only been focusing on #2 the whole time. Sounds like what I truly need is #3. I'm gonna try it out. Thanks for such good explanation!
This guy is legit. While other people provide quick fixes he gives you the real deal.
Really like this channel!
Can't be overstated how light you might need to go on these. I've had to do these movements with zero added weight -- just the weight of my arm. Progress is slow and the little cues (like retracting first) make such a difference.
*Personal reminder:*
*1) **5:10* First exercise
*2) **6:06* Second exercise
*3) **12:31* Third exercise
Your personal reminder is now my personal reminder
9:00
@@Ikiguyy Your personal reminder of his personal reminder is my personal reminder.
But understanding the issue is important I mean finding out the exact prob
Quick review
3:40 test flexibility 1
5:00 lat stretch
5:53 lat roll
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8:23 test stability 2
10:19 lateral raise
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11:30 test
12:33 rotation fix
I've been suffering for a week and just did two of these exercises and the pain completely disappeared. will forever be grateful.
This video is better than all the classes I took at university. In fact, all your videos are great, I'm marathoning your channel. You have an unusual teaching style.
Hugs from Brazil.
That's amazing. Love how clear and pragmatic you are in showing techniques to screen/mobilize but without missing the foundations of why doing it. Keep up the great work, your videos are great!
Aaron is the true goat of fitness youtube. He's making off-algorithm videos for years, as long as they bring good content 👍👍👍. Appreciate the help, doc
You’ve done so much to help me be pain free. This man deserves all the good coming his way. Thank you
So glad I decided to search for impingements on your feed and found this video. Cant wait to run through the steps and exercises when my wife gets home. I've been struggling to get back into the weight room unhindered again because shoulder pain really slows me down.
I watch this video over and over. I wish I could like it each time. Great content! I have impingements in each shoulder; the left is bothering me the most now. Historically, it's only been the right. I'm working on it.
Perfect timing as always Doc :) Thank you
You're welcome! Glad to help!
Dr. Horschig is da man!!! I blew my right shoulder bench pressing, to the point I couldn’t do a push up or put my arm inside a dress shirt. These techniques do work! Thank you!
your channel is so underrated. i cant believe you dont have over 1m subscribers
Lol, I guess he’s well rated now
@@tommybiggar2767 i guess so lol but it seriously took years for his channel to start getting attention and i have no idea why
He's at 5.45 million now in Dec 2024.
@@BPzeropoint I'm glad he does. It took a while but he finally has the recognition he deserves
I glad that you're here. My right shoulder has been kicking my ass lately. I'm happy to see a little more exercises than my old therapist showed me last year.
Hi Aaron, I just want to say thank you. I’ve had shoulder impingement for years and had no luck even after going to a couple therapists. I tried that lacrosse ball massage on my lats and found instant relief. I never knew tight lats could cause shoulder pains. Thanks again
Just had my wife test all 3, and 10 minutes of massage and stretching reversed a lot. Tight lats.
The lat stretch helped reduce my lh shoulder impingement. I was able to do light shoulder row into external rotation without pain. Range of motion also improved. Thank you!
Every time some pain pops up I come straight here and find the antidote. You are doing the lords works sir.
Great video my man! Appreciate it
Hey dude I just wanted to thank you for these videos. I had been struggling with shoulder pain and weakness for more than ten years. I went to a physio and he helped me a lot, but he thought the pain was coming from my stiff neck. I wasn't able to perform military press in the gym correctly though so I stopped doing this exercise. After a year or so I tried again, thinking it would be much better this time, because hey, my shoulders are much stronger now, right? Err, no... Still pain in my right shoulder. Until I discovered your wonderful channel. I know do 4 strengthening exercises thanks to your videos and now I'm already able to lift 30 kilos 8 times after 1.5 weeks or so. Thank your brother
Thank you Dr. I am going to gym for a while now. I had squat issues looked at your squat videos now I am free of pain ! Allhamdulillah! thanks God. now I do upper body, i start to fee discomfort ! not pain inside my shoulder ! And I hope its not big issue and before It get worst I keep researching why discomfort is there.
Great coaching as always! I have had total shoulder replacements that are performing great (hockey and football injuries)! I am concerned about wear of the implants over time. Maybe a video that speaks to those of us with shoulder or hip implants and the importance of stability and strength? Just thinking out loud for content! Great day!
Can you make a video on what basic equipments one needs to have when it comes to rehab , mobility , flexibility and stability issues. Thank you for your awesome work
I would love this!
I am blown away that this information is free. Thank you so much
I think this is what I have! after watching this... I am a heavy bencher and for the past couple of years have had constant pain in the left shoulder and into the front of the upper arm, it's affected my bench as well as pretty much cancelled out my shoulder exercises to the point I dont/cant train them anymore, I can feel and hear a popping sensation in the shoulder, I've still trained in the gym, not as heavy benching and with the pain and weakness it doesn't allow for heavy benching now, a couple of weeks ago it has now started in the right shoulder, I will try those exercises towards the last 1/3 of the video... Thank You! I sincerely hope this helps as I cannot sleep on the left side at all and now having problems on the right...
I believe after watching this I have a mobility issue cause after all these years of benching heavy I can barely get my hands under a squat bar to hold the bar without stretching hard..great video & it gave me great ideas as how to proceed
Your content is amazing. My shoulder issue got put into this same general impingement black hole you mentioned🙄.
Self tests showed it's likely my left lats. I can't thank you enough for all the amazing content you put out (my knees want to thank you also).
I'm telling my fam and mates about your vids boss. Cheers.
Thank you for this!!!! Just had my first shoulder impingement in my life and I couldn’t figure out a solution other than just stoping to lift all together.
This video is pure gold. Thanks for the great content as always!
Cant belive Im allowed to watch this for free. Amazing work!
Best explanation on impingement/rotator cuff issues! Very helpful doc! Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the detail like saying 2x10 with 5 sec hold, etc.!
Thanks
I just did the test and it turns out that I have had the same issue as the athlete for three years. I will work on the program and hope it will help. Thanks a lot!
How’s it going?
I've looked around - this is the most knowledgeable guy on here. If you are getting old do these drills - if you are young do them anyway or you will end up on and off injured like us old guys.
I had my wife test my shoulder for elevated external rotation and my left side is weak, very weak. Thank you so much for this.
This video appeared in my suggestions at just the right time! I also added the row with my cable external rotation exercise to make sure my traps weren’t getting too involved. Great info
Great video as it explains different types of impingement. So basically if you dont feel ANY impingement pressing overhead whatsoever but only feel when bench pressing motion what movement must be done to cure or reverse this ? No pain with dips either whatsoever.. Lots of rowing movements already being done.
have the same issue rn, did you fix it???
This Channel is pure gold
I know this is 2 years ago but why isn’t this the first result when you put on UA-cam. “Shoulder pain”
Felt relief after 8 years of pain. Tha k you so much
Thank you. You just answered a question that I’ve been trying to find an answer too.
The best video and content on this problem I have ever seen. I wish to see it 4 yrs ago when my shoulder pain has started instead of visiting diff physiotherapists over the time and been given the same diagnoses and exercise over and over again with no results. Thank you
Thank you so much!! This video has relieved the pain while lifting.
I am so grateful for finding your channel. All your detailed información is greatly appreciated. Gracias ❤️
Awesome, you gave us very important information about the causes of impingement, thanks for the help
I had chronic shoulder pain while benching . I did the following three things and the pain disappeared:
1. I included the lock 3 routine as a warmup before each session.
2. I included the rear delt db flyes to further strengthen the upper back muscles and feeling each contraction.
3 . Also a cue that helped was focusing on deactivating the traps and activating lats during benching but not bringing the arms inward like not bringing them close to the body (keeping them at 45° PS it depends on the anatomy of each person)
Hope this helps!!
Please do a video on Shoulder Bursitis
Pretty good video. Shoulder position depends on the thoracic spine position as well😃
5:27 - that is a really good lat stretch. Definitely will use on days I bench.
Ive been watching you videos on instagram for a while and i have the say its probably one of the best contents ive seen so far really really grateful.
I have overhead, external rotation impingement. Thanks for this GREAT video.. I'll try the exercise.
You, Sir, were born to teach!
6:16 bro thought of something funny and couldn't help himself lol
lmfaooooo
Fantastic video, thank you! I was literally just watching one of your knee pain videos and thinking it would be nice to have one for shoulders.
Thank you so much for all your videos doc. You helped me a lot with the 3 McGill exercise to cure my low back pain, I started olaying basketball again today and the upper back nearly killed me, I am gonna definetly try these exercises, thank you so much ❤️
My problem is the last issue and it makes sense how you explained it.
We know know that diagnosis is really not correct.. you were totally correct in this video 2 years ago. amazing
It seems I fixed my shoulder problem. Many thanks.
I definitley have the one on top. The Iron Scap and Crossover Symmetry programs with the bands have fixed it in the past but my desk job makes it get bad again over time.
My rear deltoids has been hurting me for two years now and it hurts with any exercises that involves hanging and that swinging motion ( kipping pull ups , toes to bar) any idea what that could be. Thanks for all your videos they make a difference.
Maybe visit a chiropractor or something because its dangerous to keep shoulder pain and not get it checked out cause you could injure yourself but hopefully you get better my friend
Eww, are you a crossfitter or something?
I love your gym. I’d love to see a “in the bag” video of what all you have in your personal home gym.. thank you for all the info.. shoulders have been my nemesis for a bit
Still a great way to start my day. Thank you!
This was very good for me cause I’m getting into body building and I watch your videos for bench press now I’m having issues with lat close grip pull downs soon as I get a good weight my left shoulder would make a popping sound so this will be diffidently be in my next warm ups thank you brother
Great video! I've just realized that I've been doing the wrong exercises for months. I'm gonna start working those rotator cuff muscles right away
This guy is dropping gems. @ 10:53 BARS!!
Is it possible to perform the screening tests on yourself? How would you recommend doing so?
Thank you, Aaron!
To me the most informative chanel and source in terms of resistance training and mobility related topics. Such great content...
Wish you let this guy speak to get his opinion on how these exercises felt. Like how much he's improved.
Another phenomenal video Aaron. Thanks. One of the best fitness channels on UA-cam. Bless you.
Thanks for all the great content, Dr H. One question on this type of routine (the lateral raises and band exercises demonstrated) - is it something that should be done 2-3 times a week? More or less frequently?
Daily until you have progressed to the point we’re your joints and muscles can’t recover in time. Than go to 3 times a week and than maybe down to 2.
Thank you for sharing, this is really useful for me and my athletes
Excellent description and information. I am learning a lot watching many of your videos! Thank you!
stiff unbendable thoracis limit shoulder movement too..especilly when thoracics are kyphotic with lordotic cervicals.
The test you do at 11:50, you're providing resistance to the back of his hand and saying that a weakness in that test points to an impingement. What does it mean if there's no pain when you're pushing the back of the hand but there is when you push *back* by providing resistance to the palm of the hand?
You are brilliant! Thank you for such great cues and visualizations
Very very helpful... I wish youtube had more than one like button, i would press them all
The most useful video i've seen, thank you!
Minute for minute best account to follow as a trainer.
Another fantastic video SO much value . I'm learning alot from you. Thank you
Gracias Aaron. Fabulosa información. Saludos desde México.🌹
Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy how you clearly explain everything!
He dribbled at 9:25 and I couldn’t focus on anything else after 😆
i think that last exercise just cured me
The ball wall shoulder thing really hurts me. I have a lot of this pain at the moment. Thanks for the video I will be doing these movements
I appreciate every video that you make
My doctor wouldnt refer me to physical therapy unless i stopped weightlifting for 6 weeks first....been doing mobility work and stability exercises and my shoulder has gotten so much better. I do the last exercise with an overhead press! Yesterday my push day felt pretty good (still going lighter) after a few weeks of taking rehab work seriously
Your videos really deserve more attention than it gets👍
Amazing video as always. Super technical but educational and digestible. Thanks, Doc.
You are a saint of the internet