Concerning range of motion while doing Warrior Wellness

[jpm]

First I would like to say I just received my Warrior Wellness videos and really enjoy Scott Sonnon' attitude while presenting the material.

How can one tell when they are at their maximum ROM and not beyond that point? I am assuming one indicator would be sorness. If I am sorry after the workout I have gone beyond my ROM. Is this correct and are there any other indicators?

Sincerely,

JP

[bob_stra]

How can one tell when they are at their maximum ROM and not beyond that point? I am assuming one indicator would be sorness. If I am sorry after the workout I have gone beyond my ROM. Is this correct and are there any other indicators?

Sincerely,

JP

The anatomical ROM for any joint can be found be googling a good PT site. However, unless you have a goniometer, you won't be 100% accurate in your assessments. Still, its a good guide - you'd be suprised how many people assume that the ROM for the shoulder is 360 degrees.

Pain (gone too far), ease of motion (just right), reversability (just right) .

Look for those.

[Jarlo Ilano]

I would add that there are differences within having a maximum ROM that goes beyond "normal" for the average person.

It all depends on your ability to have strength and stability in that extended ROM. An example of hypermobility with strength can be found in gymnasts and acrobats, and people with good yoga skill. An example of instability (hyper ROM with poor muscle control) would be the person whose shoulder dislocates at the drop of a hat.

This is why the training advocated by Coach Sonnon is so interesting. It seeks to work on maximum ROM, yet keeping the strength high throughout the ROM. This is a much different concept than just attaining hyper flexibility.

Jarlo

[rbibbs]

I agree with Bob JP, WW is not intended to be strenuous or forced. And with Jarlo, that ROM is not the only thing you're developing, but usable ROM. Example, the guy from TV who can dislocate his shoulders and fit inside a small box, can't do any 'physical work' at that extreme ROM.

As you continue with WW, I think you'll find your ROM improve without pushing the exercises to soreness. WW is also a rehab, maintenance, and diagnostic tool. Don't rush it. The motions are as much about relaxation as they are about flexion.

Rick

[jpm]

Thanks for your commnets guys. I believe, I will have to learn to listen to my body to move up to my maximum range of motion.

Cheers,

JP