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Common Shoulder Training Mistakes by Athlean-X and Greg Doucette

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Article: STOP Athlean-X And Greg Doucette Shoulder Training MISTAKES!

Introduction:

Shoulder training is crucial for building strong and well-defined upper body muscles. However, it’s essential to understand the right techniques and avoid common mistakes that can hinder progress. In this article, we will delve into the STOP Athlean-X and Greg Doucette shoulder training mistakes. Let’s explore these mistakes in a fun and informative manner.

H2: Common Shoulder Training Mistakes

H3: Neglecting Proper Warm-up and Mobility Exercises

One of the biggest mistakes individuals make while training their shoulders is neglecting proper warm-up and mobility exercises. Athlean-X and Greg Doucette both emphasize the importance of adequately preparing the shoulder joints and muscles before diving into intense workouts. Failing to warm up properly can lead to injuries and limit your progress in the long run.

H3: Overemphasis on Heavy Lifting

Another mistake people make is overemphasizing heavy lifting without focusing on form and technique. Both Athlean-X and Greg Doucette highlight the significance of proper form and mind-muscle connection during shoulder exercises. Simply lifting heavy weights without maintaining proper control and engaging the targeted muscles can result in ineffective workouts and even injuries.

H2: Athlean-X Shoulder Training Mistakes

H3: Overtraining and Lack of Recovery

One common mistake observed in Athlean-X’s shoulder training approach is overtraining without sufficient recovery. While Athlean-X promotes intense workouts, it’s essential to listen to your body and allow adequate time for recovery and muscle repair. Overtraining can lead to muscle fatigue, decreased performance, and potential injuries.

H3: Ignoring Rotator Cuff Strengthening

The rotator cuff plays a vital role in shoulder stability and preventing injuries. Athlean-X has been criticized for not placing enough emphasis on rotator cuff strengthening exercises in his training programs. Neglecting specific exercises targeting the rotator cuff can lead to imbalances and potential shoulder problems in the long term.

H2: Greg Doucette Shoulder Training Mistakes

H3: Lack of Focus on Shoulder Health

Greg Doucette’s training methods focus mainly on hypertrophy and building muscle mass. However, some critics argue that he doesn’t prioritize shoulder health and longevity. While building impressive shoulder muscles is admirable, neglecting the health aspect can lead to imbalances and potential injuries, hindering long-term progress.

H3: Insufficient Warm-up and Activation Exercises

Another mistake highlighted in Greg Doucette’s shoulder training approach is the lack of emphasis on warm-up and activation exercises. Properly activating the muscles before diving into the main workout helps establish a mind-muscle connection and ensures the targeted muscles are engaged effectively. By skipping this crucial step, individuals may miss out on maximizing their shoulder training potential.

Conclusion:

Shoulder training is an essential part of any well-rounded fitness routine, but it’s crucial to avoid common mistakes that can hinder progress and increase the risk of injuries. This article explored the STOP Athlean-X and Greg Doucette shoulder training mistakes in a fun and informative manner. By understanding and addressing these mistakes, individuals can enhance their shoulder workouts and achieve better results over time. Remember to prioritize proper warm-up, form, and shoulder health to unlock optimum gains.

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35 comments

West Coast USA August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Greg says " eghzecises"🙃

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Jon Manriquez August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I'm sorry, I lost it on the chacaron bit😂😂😂

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Michael Kay August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Old greg 😂

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Dan Saenz August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Greg's gonna shred this kid.

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Notthatguy August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I found that John meadows “dumbbell swing” is a really good alternative if you wanna do heavy lateral raises with bad form. Instead, lean over, possibly with chest support and only focus on half reps in the stretch position with some heavy ass weight. No body English and you’re still training super effectively and heavy on those side delts.

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SHAO KHAN August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

It's funny how science based physic looks like shit compared to ego lifters

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Not Important August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

started off wrong already, greg is 100% right on that one

if you've done all the clean reps you can do but you can do a few more with cheating it is not only ok IT IS PREFERABLE, that extra work is literally where ALL THE GAINS come from… and i'm specifically talking to natural lifters here, because on juice it literally doesn't matter what you do… if you're natural, the hard reps are the ones that give you any growth at all

it's just that, same as anything else, USE YOUR BRAIN… do not go for compromised form extra reps on deadlifts or squats, DO go for them on laterals or arm or leg curls, etc…

in time you will learn (common sense) where it is ok and when it isn't

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Babaganoosh August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Only thing I have is a lat pull-down built in to my squat rack. I do not have any other machines. Can you make some segments onno machine workouts etc. Please

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Jay (the Herbs) Rogers August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Kinobody 'Greg O'Gallagher' needs the Shreve treatment

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Daniel White August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

100 pound db press wasn't that what Tammie Jones used to do?

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Antoine Taylor August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Go light and do it right 💪🏾

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Eugen Botezatu August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Where is Athlean X anywhere in this video?!? Clickbait! Good info but bad intro.

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Raluca Hutanu August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Click bait all the way!!
Where is AthleanX in anything you said??? Unfollow 😞

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Peter P. August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Besides going all the way up removes tension you are talking about so you are contradicting yourself, one you saying its not enough but then you go all the way up when you lose tension, so ?😂

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Peter P. August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Doesn’t matter, small , not significant changes, i have a rotator cuff problem , can’t rise arms much so i do only up to 45 digress, but i do light weight until burns or heavy 5-8 reps , sam things.

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AVC-J August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I've tried so many different variations and made my own decision by listening to my, Body. Mind. Muscle. This reminds me of Bisping telling Luke Rockhold, ""Sounds like the worse self-help book you've ever read. Conceive. Believe. Achieve. Shut the fcuk up!" Bahahaha….

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The Seasoned Veteran August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I'm sure a lot of people missed the reference to "Old Greg"!! Respect for knowing that one hahah

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Brett Syndercombe August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I wanna see your mangina!!!

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Edison Gabutero August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

My new favorite fitness channel! 😊

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Big Kirv August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

@ 6:15 you got on the APL’s so you can play some basketball and jump out the gym uh? 😅

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crim dan August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

@12:45 is spot on. Those last few partials really helped me get past a plateau, safely.

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Mark Johnson August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

🤣🤣🤣 “it’s ole Greg”

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ajz s23ultra August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Please tell me whome to believe 😢😢😢

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Doni Aliu August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Has anyone told you you look like davante Adams

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Matt Gibbs August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I don't mind Greg now that I know he isn't whiny-voiced all the time.

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Matt Gibbs August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I was no expecting Might Boosh. I'm Old Greeeeeg!

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Alexander K. August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

@jonnishreve
Everything sounds very logical however there is one thing (according to my personal experience), especially when speaking about lateral raises

If i stand in an absolute vertical position, no cheating, no momentum, just a "perfect" movement. i can't progress. I did the same weight for a year. no extra +0.5 кг. None!

But when i started to cheat a little bit, i did more weights, and finally, after some period of a time, i took a sligtly ligher dumbels, and can easily did a 10 perfect reps, without cheating.

This didn't happen when i tried to progress doing it with a nice technique. Dunno what i missed there, and what was the problem, but for some exercises, this is the only way to progress (for me).

Don't like cheating at all and feel myself badly (see at the mirror, that i do a bullshit), but it works suddenly..

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Gabe Tedino August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

just found this channel and its a must watch

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Todd Markarian August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Jonni is the GOAT. He isn't the kind of guy to shit on someone for the sake of shitting on them. I'd love for this dude to be my mentor lol

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Raphael_ary August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

How many reps and sets?

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Dave Ribbons August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I can't do dumbbell lateral raises worth a shit. 10 lb plates & cables.

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Jeferson Tarifa de Oliveira August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Your videos are great! Thanks for the info! Cheers from Brazil!

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MrLimo217 August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

Love it bro 😂💪

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Glenn McCoy August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

I believe with starting with full range of motion and to get extra reps, use half reps

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🩸 Born On Thursday 🩸 August 31, 2023 - 10:14 am

First view, and I thought the Old Greg bit was how his guy talked.

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