01/03/2026
Shoulder = freedom
Hip = foundation
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TRUTH: Your shoulder is designed to reach and explore the world (freedom), and your hip is designed to hold you up (foundation) and move you forward.
They are both "ball and socket" joints but we because we stand on two legs we use them differently.
Here is a little breakdown that might be helpful.
Shoulder
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Think: Golf ball on a tee
Very shallow socket
Built for mobility
Can move in almost every direction (lift, rotate, reach, throw)
Relies heavily on muscles (like the rotator cuff) for stability
More prone to instability and irritation
Hip
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Think: Ball sitting deep inside a bowl
Very deep socket
Built for stability
Supports body weight while standing and walking
Surrounded by thick ligaments and strong muscles (like the glutes)
Less likely to dislocate than the shoulder
If you want more help,
The 3rd BOOK of the series is finally here!
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2023 - I used The Book of Painless Exercise to reset your posture - https://www.romfit.com/products/pnlbundle
2024 - I tied all your weak links to your butt in The Ten Reasons that your Glutes Don’t Work - https://www.romfit.com/products/fixyourglutesbundle
2025 - I am giving you a simple way to link the pieces so that you can MOVE BETTER throughout your day - https://www.romfit.com/products/mtmbun
My goal has always been to help people that I don’t know move and feel better using exercise. These books not only give you a library of drills but an understanding of HOW to use them.
Thank you for following my page,
Jeremy
