rotator cuff questions!

The-Missing-Link

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hi guys please answer my questions
1. Should i train my rotator cuffs before training my shoulder or before training chest (I'm doing shoulders on monday and chest on tuesday)?
2.How many exercizes and sets should i do to train my cuffs properly? Right now i'm doing 1 exercize with 3 sets once a week.

Thanks

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The-Missing-Link

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Yeah i know all 3 i'm not stupid. I'm using a split program.I just wanted to know if it is better to train chest and shoulders on one day or back and shoulders
 

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Missing link, what exercises do you do to strengthen your rotator cuff? i have seen a few big guys tear their rotator cuff, and I'm getting a little paraniod that might happen to me.
 

The-Missing-Link

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Hey KingDoughnut!
Yeah its a good idea to train your rotator cuffs to prevent injury. I had pain in my right shoulder too. Prevention is better than not be able to work out for a long time. Right now i'm doing only one exercize. I don't know the english term, maybe something like greet with both hands?
Anyhow it would be better to ask a trainer to show them to you, because it's hard to describe.
Bye

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Ricardo

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There was a post on this earlier on this board. Look that up and also look up info on a google search. There is plenty of good info on strenghtening your rotator cuff.
 

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Then try this split. All complementary muscles:

Chest-Delts-Tris
Cuff-Bis-Lats
Hams-Quads-Lower Back
Abs-Calves-Forearm

Or something to that effect.
 
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