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why is straddle planche much harder than front/back lever?

Started by Minnie, September 21, 2014 · 27 Replies · 36,656 Views

Ravn
Daniel Burnham said:

Depression of the scapula.

I thought that the traps elevated the scapulae?

Rayne-William
Ravn said:

I thought that the traps elevated the scapulae?

During a concentric phase. The lower fibers of the traps are one of the primary movers for scapula depression. While the middle and upper fibers of the traps are among the primary movers for scapula elevation.

 

EXRX.net Scapula & Clavicle Articulations

Ravn

I see, thanks.