The controversy is about whether or not to keep your shoulder packed (meaning scapula down and retracted) when raising your arms overhead or let your scapula raise up. I didn’t know the answer but felt I had found a reasonable middle way.
Good morning from Scotland, really helpful insights - thank you.. I am in a recovery phase from a shoulder injury and this was really helpful to see that my physical trainer is following your seeing on strengthening across the whole shoulder to 'let' it come into balance. I also want to explore this more for the dance classes I do where there are lots of raising the arms elements. I wonder what awareness I should consider when doing therse exercises. Mmmmmm
Good morning, Ann - Hope it's a lovely day in Scotland :). I will be super curious to hear what you discover. I've ordered some long bands and am eager to begin some external rotator cuff and upper back exercises to help both of my shoulders. Based on the diffiulty I have keeping my arms straight overhead when I hip hinge, it's clear I need to build strength there. Love getting stronger :).
Good morning from Scotland, really helpful insights - thank you.. I am in a recovery phase from a shoulder injury and this was really helpful to see that my physical trainer is following your seeing on strengthening across the whole shoulder to 'let' it come into balance. I also want to explore this more for the dance classes I do where there are lots of raising the arms elements. I wonder what awareness I should consider when doing therse exercises. Mmmmmm
Good morning, Ann - Hope it's a lovely day in Scotland :). I will be super curious to hear what you discover. I've ordered some long bands and am eager to begin some external rotator cuff and upper back exercises to help both of my shoulders. Based on the diffiulty I have keeping my arms straight overhead when I hip hinge, it's clear I need to build strength there. Love getting stronger :).