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Phase 8 Lower Leg Add-on
Phase 8 is designed to work your mid-upper back muscles, triceps and biceps, activate your ‘rear’ core and correct and strengthen your shoulder location. Now, with this add-on, you can target weak calf muscles at the same time!
Phase 8 can be adapted for lower leg engagement
This is the simplest add-on to execute – if you have good balance! All you need to do is rise off your heels while in the holding phase of each shrug. Alternatively, you can do the opposite and stand with your balls of your feet and toes on a elevated surface (like a step) and hold or drop your heel slightly. This may be more effective because you are working your muscles at a longer muscle length, rather than contracted.
Try this add-on to activate your gastrocnemius and soleus in Phase 8!
This is the only workout I do, but I’m constantly looking for ways to improve it. I have tried this add-on for a couple of workouts and the balance is a challenge. But, to challenge our bodies is good. Just make sure you do it somewhere you can stumble without getting injured.
I’ll be sharing more add-ons over the coming weeks. Meanwhile, if you’ve got a tip to share, please drop me a DM on Instagram, so everyone can benefit.
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A recap on why we do Phase 8
Phase 8 develops functional mid-upper back strength that you need to retain correct shoulder positioning. In a world where many of us spend many hours, arms forward, hunched over a keyboard or driving, our shoulders can become forward biased.
Strengthening the muscles targeted in Phase 8, draws the shoulders back into position and enables them to better resist the forward pull of the anterior muscles. This alleviates problems like impingement – a major source of shoulder pain – and reduces the risk of shoulder injury.
Enjoy your workout!
Steve — MiniWorkoutDad
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