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How NOT to Ruin Your Shoulders. — Key Takeaways

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How NOT to Ruin Your Shoulders.

GMB Fitness (Praxis)5mJun 21, 2026

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Shoulder longevity hinges on one repeatable cue — shoulders pulled down, elbows tucked back — applied across push, vertical, and crab movements before adding load or speed.

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In this video

  1. 1mThe 5-second shoulder test
  2. 1mThe cues you need
  3. 2mBent Arm A-Frame
  4. 2mCrab Set-Up
  5. 3mWhy shoulders break down under load
  6. 3mPush-up, inverted press, and crab walk
  7. 4mWhere this can build toward
  8. 5mYour shoulder routine

“When your shoulders shrug and your elbows flare, the joints end up doing the work your muscles should be doing.”

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