SARM Module 3: Thoracic-Shoulder FAQs

What is mobility and why should you care?


Mobility is the range of motion that you have control over in your body.

  • Optimal mobility – supports your chosen activity in a way that is safe and enhances your performance.
  • If your mobility is lacking to promote functional movement in your sport or daily activities, then you will compensate. And this causes your body to breakdown.
  • Muscles in the affected area(s) become inactive which causes nearby muscles to take on a double roll – tasked with doing their job and that of the muscles that are inactive. This added workload then causes the compensatory muscle to become weaker. Because it can’t do two things at once.
  • If you do not address the underlying issue, your weak links will accumulate. And you will continue to regress.
  • Then, your performance goes down
  • And eventually that dual responsibility can cause soft-tissue damage (a strain or tear). Your soft tissue is comprised of your muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fascia.
  • So as you can imagine, it’s pretty important to your overall health, wellbeing, and athletic performance.

What is the Thoracic-Shoulder?


The Thoracic-Shoulder is the area of the body from the bottom of your ribcage to the top of your neck.

The Thoracic-Shoulder Complex


  • The thoracic spine, which is the longest region of the spine, running from the base of the neck down to the abdomen, and the most complex. The thoracic spine contains 12 vertebral bones connected to 12 ribs that wrap around to the front side of your body (anterior) and connect to your breastbone (sternum).
  • The sternum forms the centerline of your chest and is connected to your left and right collarbones (clavicles).
  • Your two clavicles are connected to your left and right shoulder blades (scapula) that rest on top of your ribs in the back of your body(posterior). This juncture is called the acromio-clavicular joint (AC joint).
  • The head of your upper arm bone (humerus) sits in the shallow depression on your scapula (glenoid fossa) to form the “ball-and-socket” joint. It’s that formation that allows the shoulder to be so dynamic in its movement.

Why it matters


As you can see, the shoulder is quite complex in terms of all of the joints involved. And they need to all work in harmony to have full function. If two or more parts are deficient, then a domino effect takes place that leads to poor posture, weakness, and inefficiency. Over time, breakdown and injury will result.

In addition to the shoulder complex, SARM Module 3 will address your neck and core function


How long is the program?


The corrective program is 6-weeks. And the maintenance program is 6-weeks.

A gradual progression over this period of time is designed to create a safe and effective development program for this key area of your body. The goal is that your foundation is sustainable for the long-term based on the program’s daily structure.

How many days per week?


5-6-days/week

How much time will I need to commit to each day?


10-12 minutes

What results can I expect at the end of the program?


First, SARM is a program that should continue for as long as you want to be an athlete for life.

After your initial 6-weeks, you can expect to have:


  • A better understanding and self-awareness in your body. So you can make the right adjustments to manage your deficiencies and imbalances by correcting them sooner. And tend to potential lingering muscle tension that leads to stiffness before it settles into your body, causing unwanted breakdown.
  • Improved ability to find and maintain good posture.
  • Improved breathing mechanics that will have a significant positive impact on overall physical function, stress management, and recovery.
  • A better foundation of mobility and stability, allowing an optimal transmission of forces. So you can feel uninhibited and explosive in your training to reach your potential.
  • A reliable self-care routine. So that you ensure your body’s durability as your challenge your outer limits of fitness.
  • Proactive plan towards injury prevention and freedom of movement.
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