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Hidden Alley CrossFit. Teaching people how to pick things up, and put them back down since 2014

September 19, 2018  in Announcements by Giovanni (updated 2461 days ago)

Hidden Alley CrossFit. Teaching people how to pick things up, and put them back down since 2014

Hidden Alley CrossFit. Teaching people how to pick things up, and put them back down since 2014

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  • ← We see it all too often! Time to fix that mistake and keep those shoulders safe @hansenathletics ・・・ ARE YOU MAKING THESE COMMON PUSHUP MISTAKES?? – Here with some pushup tips for you! As you can see in the top photo, I’m shrugging my shoulders and allowing my elbows to point straight out at a 90 degree angle from my body. This not only over-engages the upper trap muscles, which tend to be overdeveloped already, but it also puts the shoulders in a vulnerable position. If you ever experience shoulder discomfort during pushups, this positioning error may be the cause! – In the bottom photo, you can see that I have “anti-shrugged” my shoulders by creating space between my upper traps and ears. This helps to engage the lat muscles and relaxes the upper traps. I also have my elbows closer to my body, pointing about 45 degrees away, which helps to keep my shoulders in a more optimal position! This is a general guideline and there’s definitely some wiggle room with the elbow angle, but somewhere in this vicinity will be ideal! – Share with a friend who’s working on their pushups, and give this post a double tap if you found it helpful! Photo: @achievefitnessboston
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