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PREPARING FOR THE NFL COMBINE — A FUNCTIONAL AND MOVEMENT-SPECIFIC TRAINING AND CONDITIONING FOR SKEET SHOOTING STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR ELITE-LEVEL PLACEKICKERS STANDING SHRUGS IN SKEET SHOOTING STANCE (FIGURES 21 – 23) While preparing to shoot, the trapezius and posterior deltoid muscles should be engaged to provide support while holding the gun in a shooting position. While focused on maintaining proper shooting form, this exercise may strengthen the trapezius and posterior deltoid. Adding the balance trainer will also engage the core, quadriceps, and calves. RESISTANCE BAND RECOIL IN SHOOTING POSITION (FIGURES 24 – 26) In order to mimic the recoil from shooting, a resistance band can be wrapped around the shoulder for this exercise. A partner can safely pull the resistance band while the athlete’s core and primary lower body muscles are used to remain stabilized. FIGURE 24. RESISTANCE BAND RECOIL FIGURE 21. SHOULDER SHRUGS - START FIGURE 25. RESISTANCE BAND RECOIL WITH BALANCE TRAINER FIGURE 22. SHOULDER SHRUGS - FINISH FIGURE 26. RESISTANCE BAND RECOIL WITH DUMBBELLS FIGURE 23. SHOULDER SHRUGS WITH BALANCE TRAINER 48 NSCA COACH 1.4 | NSCA.COM