23/12/2018
The first picture is me currently and the second picture is 3 years old.
✨In the first, the rhomboids, trapezius and pectoralis minor are actively engaged to adduct and stabilise the scapula + the rotator cuff aids in the stabilisation of the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint). The activation of the core muscles straightens the spine avoiding the accentuation of the lower back curve (lordotic curve).
✨The second picture is from 2015 - Lack of scapula stabilisation (winged shoulder blades) with internal rotation of the shoulders. This could be weakness/lengthening of the upper posterior (upper back) and/or rotator cuff mucles and/or tightness in the upper anterior (chest) muscles of the torso (pectoralis major); this may lead to the inability to externally rotate the humerus and adduct the scapulars , stressing the anterior structures of the shoulder.
Thus Reverse Prayer is a great posture for those with tight chest muscles (though you may need to use a different progressions shown in the 3rd, 4th and 5th picture) and/or for someone looking to improve over all shoulder girdle mobility and function.
✨I just 💜 to observe the biomechanics of the postures I do, deeply feel it and analyse it (analytical mind can be positive😬🤔...).
👉How is your reverse prayer feeling?