Tag: Arm Issues

Wrist Extensors

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Brachioradialis - Front


Pictured above is the brachioradialis muscle along with the other muscles located on the front of the forearm. It assists the biceps muscles by pulling your wrist toward your shoulder. It also helps stabilize the elbow during flexion or extension.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others. You can access detail for all the muscles in the body with our Coach membership.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the biceps muscles as a group.

The following muscles cross the elbow joint and attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the arm (radius or ulna), to the upper arm (humerus) & the arm (radius or ulna). Click the appropriate link for your interest.

Arm muscles that cross the elbow joint and flex the arm:

  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Brachioradialis - Front


Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Delts Press Wall & Floor

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44th & 45th Extended -- Delts Press -- Wall/Floor
Use this SMR exercise AFTER you do the Lats Roll and the Pecs Roll (or one of it's alternatives). 

This SMR exercise addresses the three heads of the deltoid muscles.

If you have trouble lifting your arms overhead then this exercise is for you!

Keep in mind that the lats and pectoralis minor muscles are involved in everything you do with the shoulder blade.

You will likely benefit from loosening knots in the delts, but be sure you stretch out the lats and the pec minor or your issue is likely to come right back.
For written instructions, click here.

(Video coming soon!)

Click here to see the rest of the SMR Techniques.
Be sure to post your questions and comments below. We want to provide the best instruction to help you recover from your workouts.

**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.** 

Compression Straps

We endorse the following compression straps for use in SMR techniques to improve circulation and more quickly relieve soft tissue issues that limit muscular performance. By using the appropriate level of tension for short periods of time (30 seconds up to 2 minutes) you can help your stubborn, tight muscles to relax more quickly and lessen the stress on your joints.
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Compression Strap 4-Pack

An added "side effect" of the reperfusion that immediately follows use of the compression strap is a reduction in the perceived pain in your tight muscles as you use a roller or ball to practice SMR.

SOOOOOO, use the compression strap immediately before using your rollers or balls. It will hurt less and bring you faster results.

Use these bands for lighter to moderate resistance and light to aggressive compression.

To order compression straps for yourself or your facility, click here

The following are several instructional videos we uploaded to YouTube:

















Use these bands for lighter to moderate resistance and light to aggressive compression.

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Use this to boost circulation
Compression Strap 4-Pack

Pack of all 4 Bands (Levels 1 through 4) has a 1-7/8" wide and 2-6 lbs. resistance band up to a 2-1/2" wide and 5-13 lbs. of resistance band. These 80" long bands can be used for entry to moderate level strength training, or in a rehabilitation setting. This product is extremely durable, latex-free and made in the USA.

Click here to view all of the individual straps.

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Any suggestions for use of the items on this page with SMR techniques are made for educational purposes only. No claim is made to provide relief of any diagnosed disorder. Proper use of any of the products or educational materials found on this site are the sole responsibility of the user.

Coracobrachialis

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Pictured above is the coracobrachialis muscle. It is a small muscle that pulls your upper arm toward your head & towards your chest at the same time. Typically shoulder pain is caused by one or more of the other muscles that attach to or cross the shoulder joint. Take a good look at the pecs (especially the pec minor) and the rotator cuff muscles if you have shoulder discomfort.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the shoulder muscles as a group.

Click your area of interest below. (any inactive links will be active soon)

Muscles that attach to the head or neck & the shoulder blade (scapula).

  1. Trapezius
  2. Levator Scapulae


Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm).

  1. Pectoralis Major
  2. Latissimus Dorsi


Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs.

  1. Trapezius
  2. Levator Scapulae
  3. Rhomboid Minor
  4. Rhomboid Major
  5. Latissimus Dorsi
  6. Pectoralis Minor
  7. Serratus Anterior


Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

  1. Deltoids
  2. Supraspinatus
  3. Infraspinatus
  4. Teres Minor
  5. Subscapularis
  6. Teres Major
  7. Triceps (long head)
  8. Biceps Brachii
  9. Coracobrachialis
  10. Latissimus Dorsi



Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Deltoids

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The Deltoids


Pictured above are the deltoid muscles. There are three sections which pull your upper arm toward your head. The front portion (anterior deltoid) pulls up and forward, the middle portion (medial deltoid) pulls your arm straight up away from the side of the body, and the back portion (posterior deltoid) pulls the arm up and back. Typically shoulder pain is caused by one or more of the other muscles that attach to or cross the shoulder joint. If you have shoulder discomfort take a good look at the lats, the pecs (especially the pec minor) and the rotator cuff muscles in addition to the delts.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the shoulder muscles as a group.

Click your area of interest below. (any inactive links will be active soon)

Muscles that attach to the head or neck & the shoulder blade (scapula).

  1. Trapezius
  2. Levator Scapulae


Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm).

  1. Pectoralis Major
  2. Latissimus Dorsi


Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs.

  1. Trapezius
  2. Levator Scapulae
  3. Rhomboid Minor
  4. Rhomboid Major
  5. Latissimus Dorsi
  6. Pectoralis Minor
  7. Serratus Anterior


Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

  1. Deltoids
  2. Supraspinatus
  3. Infraspinatus
  4. Teres Minor
  5. Subscapularis
  6. Teres Major
  7. Triceps (long head)
  8. Biceps Brachii
  9. Coracobrachialis
  10. Latissimus Dorsi



Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Brachioradialis – Front

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Pictured above is the brachioradialis muscle along with the other muscles located on the front of the forearm. It assists the biceps muscles by pulling your wrist toward your shoulder. It also helps stabilize the elbow during flexion or extension.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the biceps muscles as a group.

The following muscles cross the elbow joint and attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the arm (radius or ulna), to the upper arm (humerus) & the arm (radius or ulna). Click the appropriate link for your interest.

Arm muscles that cross the elbow joint and flex the arm:

  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Brachioradialis - Front


Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Biceps Brachii

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Pictured above are the biceps muscles. Both of them pull your lower arm toward your shoulder. The biceps brachii rotates your lower arm as it flexes your elbow. The deeper of the two biceps muscles (the brachialis) is responsible for 'true flexion' of your elbow, and is involved in EVERY action you do that requires your elbow joint.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the shoulder muscles as a group.

Click here to see the biceps muscles as a group.

The following muscles cross the elbow joint and attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the arm (radius or ulna), to the upper arm (humerus) & the arm (radius or ulna). Click the appropriate link for your interest.

Arm muscles that cross the elbow joint and flex the arm:

  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Brachioradialis - Front


Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

The Biceps

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Pictured above are the biceps muscles. Both of them pull your lower arm toward your shoulder. The biceps brachii rotates your lower arm as it flexes your elbow. The deeper of the two biceps muscles (the brachialis) is responsible for 'true flexion' of your elbow, and is involved in EVERY action you do that requires your elbow joint.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

The following muscles cross the elbow joint and attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the arm (radius or ulna), to the upper arm (humerus) & the arm (radius or ulna). Click the appropriate link for your interest.

Arm muscles that cross the elbow joint and flex the arm:

  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Brachioradialis - Front

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Forearm Flexors

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Pictured above are the flexor muscles in the forearm. They pull your hand or fingers toward the frontside of your forearm. Issues like golfer's elbow and weak grip respond well when you reduce excess tension in these muscles. Remember to work above and below the elbow joint to get your best results. (click here for a list of all the muscles)

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

 The following muscles attach across the elbow joint, to the upper arm (humerus) & the arm (radius or ulna), or to the arm & the wrist/hand (one or more of the numerous bones in the wrist & hand). Click the appropriate link for your interest. (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the elbow joint (attach to the scapula or upper arm and radius or ulna)

  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Triceps
  4. Brachioradialis - Front

Extensor muscles on the back of the arm that attach below the elbow joint (attach to the radius or ulna) and to bones in either the wrist or hand

Click here to view all of the forearm extensors

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

  1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
  2. Extensor Digitorum
  3. Extensor Digit Minimi
  4. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
  5. Extensor Pollicis Brevis
  6. Extensor Pollicis Longus
  7. Anconeus
  8. Abductor Pollicis Longus
  9. Extensor Indicis
  10. Supinator

Flexor muscles on the front of the arm that attach below the elbow joint (attach to the radius or ulna) and to bones in either the wrist or hand

Click here to view all of the forearm flexors

  1. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  2. Flexor Carpi Radialis
  3. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
  4. Palmaris Longus
  5. Flexor Pollicis Longus
  6. Pronator Teres
  7. Pronator Quadratus

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Forearm Extensors

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Pictured above are the extensor muscles in the forearm. They pull your hand or fingers toward the backside of your forearm. Issues like tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome respond well when you reduce excess tension in these muscles. Remember to work above and below the elbow joint to get your best results. 

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

The following muscles attach across the elbow joint, to the upper arm (humerus) & the arm (radius or ulna), or to the arm & the wrist/hand (one or more of the numerous bones in the wrist & hand). Click the appropriate link for your interest. (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the elbow joint (attach to the scapula or upper arm and radius or ulna)

  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Triceps
  4. Brachioradialis - Front


Click here to view all of the forearm extensors.

The following are the extensor muscles on the back of the arm that attach below the elbow joint (attach to the radius or ulna) and to bones in the back of either the wrist or hand

  1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
  2. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
  3. Extensor Digitorum
  4. Extensor Digit Minimi
  5. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
  6. Extensor Pollicis Brevis
  7. Extensor Pollicis Longus
  8. Anconeus
  9. Abductor Pollicis Longus
  10. Extensor Indicis
  11. Supinator


Click here to view all of the forearm flexors.

The following are the flexor muscles on the front of the arm that attach below the elbow joint (attach to the radius or ulna) and to bones in the front of either the wrist or hand

  1. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  2. Flexor Carpi Radialis
  3. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
  4. Palmaris Longus
  5. Flexor Pollicis Longus
  6. Pronator Teres
  7. Pronator Quadratus


Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!