The Alternating “Swimmer” is a progression from the 1-Arm “Swimmer”
– This is WAY harder than it looks.
– Your starting position may look different than mine.
– You may not have as much range of motion OR you may have more
– The goal here is to move as slow as possible
– You may find some sticky points (work through them as long as there’s no pain)
– Concentrate on the movement of your scapula on your rib cage
– Like anything, your body will get better at this movement pattern as you practice it
????Fitness professionals: Not only do I love using this mobility drill for its benefit. But, also because it works great as an Assessment tool for large group settings.
➡️ Looks pretty identical to the FMS and SMFA standing Upper Extremity movement patterns.
???? Make your group do these and pay attention to what their movement patterns are telling you.
???? Do they have adequate Internal and External Rotation?
???? Do both sides look relatively similar or are there huge differences unilaterally?
???? Are they ready to press and pull? Or do they have work to do before they can graduate to certain exercises?
➡️ Be creative. Assessment begins from the moment a client walks into the room. Pay attention.
