01/27/2018
PSA to all the CrossFit atheltes out there. Show us your armpits.
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!😜 Do you get numbness in your arms when reaching overhead? Thoracic outlet Syndrome? 🤓Shoulder impingement? 🤬Headaches? Neck tightness? Quit shrugging 🤷♂️and rounding your shoulders!🚶♀️
Rotate 🔁 your armpits forward. Doing this will externally rotate the shoulder and will slide the shoulder blade into an optimal position🧡, encouraging the upper trapezius to relax and will engage the lower trapezius, lats and the serratus anterior💪. Doing so will relieve the compression on the nerves of the brachial plexus, alleviate the numbness💥, and reduce pain from shoulder impingement.
You can apply this to any overhead movement😯-not just in the gym. Whenever you are pressing overhead🏋️♀️ you want to press with the entire armpit, not just shrugging the shoulders and upper traps. This is going to create a lot more stability ⚖️ to the entire shoulder area!
Whatever shoulder, upper back, or neck issues 📋 you may have are going to be helped by getting the shoulder into the proper position🔆. If you get tension headaches or migraines🤦♀️ pay attention to this as well! You can apply and practice this position when sitting, working👩💻, driving, and all throughout your day. 👏
-💻Written by Katie Goss
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