Melissa Cuthbertson-Moon: The influence of Les Mills BODYPUMP® on shoulder joint stiffness and upper body strength

<p dir="ltr">The exercises performed in BODYPUMP® class are likely to influence shoulder muscle strength, particularly the rotator cuff muscles, which play a key role in stabilising the glenohumeral joint during functional tasks. Strengthening programmes have proven effective in improving anterior glenohumeral stability and passive anterior joint stiffness, although it is not known how strength training influences active stiffness or rotational stiffness. </p><p dir="ltr">The aim of this study is to understand whether BODYPUMP® can train quality movement technique in novice strength training participants and increase active and passive glenohumeral joint stiffness. </p>