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Scapular Depression

Also called: pressing shoulders down, pushing shoulders down, shoulder depression

Definition

Actively pressing the shoulders down (not just resting them) to engage the lats and lower traps. With raised arms it keeps the neck visible and gives the arms a clean ballerina-style line.

Preview of the Shoulders module
Preview of the Shoulders module

Taught in

Shoulders, a module of Bodymovement Mastery

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Related moves

  • Shoulder Roll
  • Close Position
  • Check
  • Pizza Hold
  • Shadow Position
  • Touch and Go
  • Drop and Catch
  • Asking For The Frame

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