Stabilizer muscles???

[ChickenPatties]

3 months ago I injured my shoulder at work, it is still a bit tender. My physical therapist told me to begin "light" strength training in order to build up the stabilizer muscles. He also stated that once the stabilizers become straonger I can start lifting on a regular basis without worrying about the acromion or rotator areas.
He showed me a few exercises, but I was thinking of using light free weights as well. Any suggestions?
Also, what is a good ab workout to target the "love handle" area? Im not overweight, but I have failed to maintain regular exercise becaseu my job always keeps me on the go. I would appreciate any and all advice, keep in mind I am a noob to this forum so have mercy...

[Killa_Z]

the "love handle" area you are talking about are the obliques (side muscles)


heres a link for exercises on them:
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/Wai...#anchor1944764


also, if you was recommended to do light strength training then weights should not be a problem so long as your not falling below 12reps because then i dont think that would be 'light'

[Old_Fart2]

Here's a link to an article in Sports Medicine Advisor on rotator cuff injuries: Rotator Cuff.

I've also had good results with the following program: Rotator Cuff Rehab.

As far as yur "love handle" is concerned, what your saying is that you've accumulated fat in that area if I understand you correctly. There is no exercise that will spot reduce fat. You need an overall resistance program combined with cardio and good nutrition.

[Adonis]

Try and follow the physios advice. If he said use dumbbells then fine, otherwise I would advise against it.

Nutrition will get your abs in check, not oblique exercises, see Dave's nutrition class thread in the nutrition section

[ChickenPatties]

Those are excellent articles OF2, thanks a bunch for those.
Will try those exercises too killa.
I'll be in the nutrition forum searching, thanks Adonis