Started by NoHiddenCosts, July 17, 2014 · 9 Replies · 4,207 Views
I would like to throw in some Back Lever work after Foundation work. I've got BtGB, which has a nice, simple progression for Back Lever, but does not give any detail on the scapula positioning.
Should Back Levers ideally be performed with a protracted, neutral, or retracted scapula?
Neutral.
until i read your comment i was pretty sure you should protract.
You could "think" protract. If you manage to be fully protracted you´re going to be close to Maltese.
Mats Trane said:If you manage to be fully protracted you´re going to be close to Maltese.
I'm really certain that is not true, where did you get that?
you should protract
Mats Trane said:You could "think" protract. If you manage to be fully protracted you´re going to be close to Maltese.
this will only happen if you do it with wide grip
DiTi said:you should protract
No, you should be neutral since Coach Sommer said there should only be partial protraction. I personally don't even voluntarily move my scapulae when going into or holding back lever. I can also hold back lever with full retraction and also with full or near-full protraction if I wanted to.
Paf, thanks for the link; should have been more thorough in searching before asking!
So definitely NOT the same level or protraction as one would do for the Planche. Eventually going for a straight body... Neutral does kind of seem to be the way to go.
