Bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates‘ knowledge of training is unmatched, and he just dropped a muscle-building tip that’s as simple as it is effective. In a recent Instagram post, Dorian Yates revealed a straightforward way of strengthening the rotator cuff and protecting the shoulder.
Dorian Yates adopted a hardcore training regimen throughout his professional career. With high-intensity workouts, he emphasized the effectiveness of pushing to failure. It was through this approach that Yates not only won six Mr. Olympia titles but also revolutionized the standards held in bodybuilding.
While Yates hung up his trunks years ago, he remains an inspirational figure in the fitness community. Through coaching and social media, Dorian Yates continues to shape the sport with his wealth of wisdom surrounding training.
Dorian Yates Shares Technique Tip for ‘Strengthening the Rotator Cuff and Protecting the Shoulder’
In a recent Instagram post, Dorian Yates took a less complicated approach to strengthening the rotator cuffs that also protects the shoulders.
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“Of all the exercises and so on that I’ve done for strengthening the rotator cuff and protecting the shoulder, just simply hanging from the bar is easily the best thing I’ve ever done. My shoulders feel much better” Yates explained.
‘The Shadow’ shared that simply hanging from the bar for a few three minutes can work wonders.
“So, I get people now, that if it’s a chest day or a shoulder day, just to hang from the bar for like a minute. Take a rest. Do it three times, like three minutes. Helps to get the shoulders back in the correct position and warm them up.”
Aside from his latest tip to protect the shoulders and rotator cuffs, Dorian Yates has been open about his current leg day training routine. He showcased massive quads and calves at 62, revealing that he trains his upper body and lower body twice a week for 45 minutes.
In addition, the former six-time Mr. Olympia gave his thoughts on training bodybuilding veteran Chris Cormier as well as other individuals who lack contest experience. To help others reach their physique goals, Yates revealed his most efficient method for building muscle.
Given his expertise and sterling bodybuilding career, Yates’ advice carries extra weight in the fitness sector, which is oversaturated with inaccurate information. Feel free to try out Yates’ technique to protect your shoulders and rotator cuffs in the future!
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