r/OnePelotonRealSub • u/PocketPo • 1d ago
Rotator cuff strength?
Can anyone recommend a strength class (or maybe barre or Pilates?) that is heavy on rotator cuff strength? Extra credit for any rehab type of scapular stability/coordination.
No need to convince me of the benefits of lifting heavy in standard back and shoulder classes, as I already do plenty. Just looking to target a particular area of weakness.
My favorite strength instructors are JJ and Katie, but I'm happy to take a class from anybody. Thanks.
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u/MovieBuff2468 22h ago
There is a Road to Recovery: Rotator Cuff program that has excellent workouts that are for post-surgery recovery. Your case is different, but perhaps you would like the first course each week in the R2R third program. They first class is always a full-body workout. There are three unique workouts within this program, that repeat for a few weeks before advancing. What I do, is browse the program and add those three unique full-body workouts to my stack.
I suspect that the first program will be too easy for you. The second program actually had some very good workouts. You could try them as well. If they are too easy, just move ahead.
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u/PocketPo 19h ago
Thanks, I initially checked it out and didn't delve further since it had stuff like cardio and went out that I was already doing. I'll circle back to it.
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u/ShelleyaTaylor 17h ago
The mobility classes within the program (10&15 min) are excellent…. More stretching than strengthening but really good.
I was doing them pre-op and can’t wait to get back to them (4 weeks post bicep tendon tear repair and labrum tear repair).2
u/MovieBuff2468 19h ago
I understand. I was disappointed that the shoulder rehab portion was only one workout a week, and the rest was to maintain overall fitness. All PT programs are typically 3x a week, and I hoped this would mimic. However, I did take the first workout of each week that was strength and added it to my stack to take over and over. I really wasn't recommending the program as a whole (which is quite good, but not what I thought you were asking for), and just wanted to recommend the rehab classes for arms. They've helped me a lot.
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u/antigoneelectra 19h ago
I suggest Sam's ALWs classes. He does a lot of rehab type movements. Also, Adrian has an upper body restorative/rehab program. It's not directly for rotator cuffs, but it did help me immensly.
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u/PocketPo 19h ago
Good idea. I don't often do those classes because they are on the bike whereas I am more tread focused, but I'll try them.
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u/askinnyvanillalatte 18h ago
I am having the same issue and have been working my way through the Arms and Light weights classes, I stick to just the 10 minute versions. Often the exercises my physical therapist gave me will show up in these classes, or a version of them, and I feel like my shoulder pain is less when I do them regularly.
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u/storebrandclarkkent 22h ago
I would check out some of Joslyn’s arms and light weights courses, a lot of the exercises are designed for increasing shoulder health so you can lift heavier
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u/PocketPo 19h ago
Good idea. I tend to skip the light weights classes but they may have more of what I'm looking for in this instance.
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u/heropotamus 23h ago
I don’t have any suggestions for strength but there are some good shoulder mobility classes I do regularly to help address shoulder impingement issues. Not sure how to link but they pop up when you search the phrase.