HS/PE1>iM shoulder position

Hi guys,

 

I have a question about the shoulder positoning at the first iM. Are the shoulders in a shrugged position (like in a handstand) or are they pulled down?

shrugged feel it in the Trapz!

They're not really either to an extreme degree, watch the video again closely. The traps are engaged but not because you are trying to actively shrug the shoulders up to the ears, traps also perform scapular retraction and upward rotation of the scapulae, which is occurring during this exercise.

Tanks four your replies so far. Can this also be done in a pike position?

Just do it like the athlete in the video, no need to reinvent the wheel.