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Advanced Individualization: The Overhead Pattern

by Dr John Rusin, DPT, PT, CSCS
September 2019

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Personal trainers

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Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment

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Upper Body Pushing Upper Body Pulling Shoulder Complex Overhead Position Scapula

In this 2018 Personal Trainer Conference hands on presentation, Dr. John Rusin demonstrates how he screens and assesses the upper body and shoulder complex, as well as discusses how to program horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling patterns accordingly.

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Audience:
Personal trainers

Topics:
Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment

Keywords:
Upper Body Pushing Upper Body Pulling Shoulder Complex Overhead Position Scapula

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