Shoulder is raised (scapula elevation) once overhead Hardstyle Snatch (RKC)
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tried to slow down between reps to focus on setting the shoulder down and activating the scapula.
looks and feels a bit better, but I’m wondering once I start to increase pace this will go back.
Is the goal to only ever have the shoulder go to that “set” position? or is it ok for shoulder to go higher as long as it comes back in and packs in tight?
I feel like this is ok when I strict press up, but with the ballistics in the snatch I’m launching the bell and punching through so my shoulders tend to raise up in that moment.
The shoulder is raised when the arm is overhead. The scapula is elevated and the lats are not engaged.
Solution
Pull the scapula down and slightly together, and activate the lat. When working with two kettlebells, perform the same action on both sides.The key is to pull the shoulders away from the ears.
Description
This issue can occur in anything overhead like the press, snatch, jerk, push press, etc.
Not only can this issue lead to shoulder issues, but it’s also not engaging a lot of muscle groups that could be working to stabilize the shoulder and be worked to become stronger, i.e. most of the back.
If you are performing this action because you heard the cue “Pull your biceps to your ears” then know that is a cue for when the elbow remains bent and the upper arm is away from the position it should be in.
If you are not sure how to activate or find your lats (latissimus dorsi), then raise one arm to the side, place the hand on something that is between shoulder and hip height like the kitchen bench, and now push down while keeping the arm straight and focussing on using the back muscles.
The following video(s) cover this common mistake.
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The objective is to keep it down as much as comfortably possible but definately at the bottom (back swing) and once overhead.
Very nice, the arm is moving along nicely. Punch in with confidence. Left looked better than the right in regards to the punch-in. The shoulder is down, so that’s good and it will get better over time, not in one week.
The objective is to keep it down as much as comfortably possible but definately at the bottom (back swing) and once overhead.
Very nice, the arm is moving along nicely. Punch in with confidence. Left looked better than the right in regards to the punch-in. The shoulder is down, so that’s good and it will get better over time, not in one week.