GeoffreyLevens
Level 6 Valued Member
I remember sometime ago there was discussion of the floor arm angle with shoulder but can't find it. Everything I've seen on internet searching as well as SF says 45 degrees except sandbag videos. They generally have the angle greater than 90 degrees, hand "above" shoulder. Sandbag training orientation does seem to be more about reps per time i.e. speed tgu's as opposed to pure strength. Is that the difference right there i.e. strength vs strength-endurance?
I stopped doing tgu's w/ kb and dumbbell because one arthritic shoulder, with the slightest wobble off perfect alignment, shoots nerve pain and turns to boiled spaghetti. But I'm certain I am as strong or stronger now that I was when I could do 10 with 24 kg kettlebell with no rest between reps other than alternating sides. With a 50 lb sandbag, I am pinned like a bug to the floor with my arm at 45 degrees. If I open the angle to past 90 degrees, no problem and I can do them smoothly and without straining.
Any comments? TIA
I stopped doing tgu's w/ kb and dumbbell because one arthritic shoulder, with the slightest wobble off perfect alignment, shoots nerve pain and turns to boiled spaghetti. But I'm certain I am as strong or stronger now that I was when I could do 10 with 24 kg kettlebell with no rest between reps other than alternating sides. With a 50 lb sandbag, I am pinned like a bug to the floor with my arm at 45 degrees. If I open the angle to past 90 degrees, no problem and I can do them smoothly and without straining.
Any comments? TIA