Shoulder Stability in aerialists is a common issue. Increase your stability through activating your Serratus Anterior with these exercises!
Downdog is by far - one of my favorite postures out of Yoga! Try shifting your focus to the shoulders in this version! Perfect balance for all the Aerialists hanging & pulling all day and for handstand beginners to build up the shoulder strength and alignment for handstands! Leave any questio...
Don't: Let your shoulders come up to the ears.
Instead: Engage your lower Trapezius muscle to keep the shoulder blades in place.
Don't: collapse into protraction (bringing your shoulder to the front)
Instead: "Smile with your collarbones" keeping the shoulders wide & strong
Different core engagement demonstrated.
Hollowing: Pelvis tucked, core engaged & drawing in -- there is a change in the spine.
Drawing in: Spine stays neutral, core engagement only moves belly towards the spine.