The Shoulder Exercise That Helped Olympic Climber Kyra Condie Overcome Scoliosis

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      AAOS: "Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis"
    
      International Federation of Sport Climbing: "Kyra Condie"
    




Before she hits the wall, Olympic rock climber Kyra Condie prepares with an activating and strengthening shoulder exercise that's great for athletes of all skill levels.

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Athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games share their top tips so you can fuel your body and rock your workouts Like an Olympian.

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Athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games share their top tips so you can fuel your body and rock your workouts Like an Olympian.

        Sets
       
        3
      
        Reps
       
        8
      
        Body Part
       
        Shoulders

Attach a resistance band to a sturdy object at torso height. Stand so that it’s on your left. Grasp the free end of the band with your left hand and take several steps away from the anchor point until the band is taught. Stand tall with your left elbow bent to 90 degrees and pressed against your side. Starting with your forearm out to your side, pull the band toward the center of your body while keeping your elbow tight to your side. Pause, then slowly return to the band to your side.

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        Sets
       
        3
      
        Reps
       
        8
      
        Body Part
       
        Shoulders

If you’re having trouble keeping your elbow still, place a rolled up towel between your arm and your ribs and hold it in place while you do the move. If you can’t help but let your elbow stray, try using a lighter resistance band, Garcia says.

Attach a resistance band to a sturdy object at torso height. Stand so that it’s on your right. Grasp the free end of the band with your left hand and take several steps away from the anchor point until the band is taught. The band should cross in front of your body. Stand tall with your left elbow bent to 90 degrees and pressed against your side. Starting with your forearm diagonally across your body, pull the band away from the anchor to your side while keeping your elbow tight to your side. Pause, then slowly return to the band in front of you.

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      AAOS: "Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis"
    
      International Federation of Sport Climbing: "Kyra Condie"