The Lu Raise is an late-phase Side Raises variation that places particular emphasis on a large range of motion of The Shoulder Girdle . This is either comprised of an isometric or controlled concentric and eccentric Muscle Contraction , typically in the plane of the Scapula . When this motion is perfomed without the GH Joint - External Rotation typical of Scapulohumeral Rhythm , greater Scapulothoracic Joint - Upward Rotation is required.
Starting Position:
Patient is standing upright, grapsing a weight (usually Dumbbell) in each hand with wrists neutrally rotated
The Lu Raise is then performed through GH Joint - Abduction against the resistance of the weights. In an atypical fashion, wrists are maintained neutrally rotated throughout the movement to promote Scapulothoracic Joint - Upward Rotation .
The following exercises may be used as a regression if Lu Raises exceed the capacity of the patient:
Front Raises - isotonic GH Joint - Flexion exercise with many variations
Side Raises - isotonic GH Joint - Abduction exercise with many variations
Upright Row - weighted isotonic vertical pull exercise that emphasises Upper Trapezius and Deltoid
Shrug - weighted isotonic exercise that emphasises Scapulothoracic Joint - Elevation
Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Walk - isometric push/ stability exercise with or without perturbation
The following exercises may serve as a progression to the Lu Raise once proficiency is acheived:
DB Hang Clean - unilateral clean progression, often performed explosively
DB Snatch - unilateral isotonic, explosive shoulder exercise with large overhead range
Kneeling Landmine Press - wholebody, explosive vertical pressing exercise with large overhead range
Split Stance Landmine Press - crossbody, standing variation of the Kneeling Landmine Press
DB Snatch to Step-Up - wholebody DB Snatch variation that emphasises diagonal functional patterns