These muscles play a critical role in shoulder stability, particularly during overhead movements and exercises.
It helps improve the mobility and stability of your scapula (shoulder blades).
This is crucial because the scapula serves as the foundation for most upper body movements.
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Poor scapular control can lead to shoulder pain, injuries, and inefficient movement patterns.
The Cuban Press addresses this imbalance, which is essential for shoulder health and stability.
The Cuban Press is not just a rehab/prevention move.
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Over time, shoulder dysfunction (often resulting from muscle imbalances) can affect posture.
Strengthening the adductors can also improve athletic performance.
This improves your ability to maintain proper posture and control during dynamic movements.
This exercise also recruits the glutes and hip stabilizers, particularly the gluteus medius.
The Copenhagen Plank challenges the muscles responsible for maintaining proper pelvic alignment.
Strengthening the adductors and glutes helps support better posture and more efficient movement patterns.
The adductors are essential for movements like lateral shuffling, sprinting, and cutting.
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One of the primary benefits of the Jefferson Curl is its ability to improve spinal flexion.
The ability of your spine to round and stretch forward.
These muscles are crucial for maintaining proper posture, stability, and power in many athletic movements.
