We’re usually so busy working on hitting a new PR on a jerk or press that we tend to forget about the little guys — the tinier shoulder muscles that might not take up much space but still have a big job to do.

It might not feel as sexy as a 100kg split jerk, but the accessory work that targets those smaller muscles is vital to your strength and overall shoulder health. If you want to be lifting for a long time — while avoiding injury — you can’t neglect this part of your training.

No stranger to shoulder problems, Brooke Ence has some solid advice: the YTW complex.

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Don’t forget that shoulder mobility is important, too.

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