kwesty92 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have been searching through the forums and it seems that there is a lot of indecision/disagreement about the correct scapula position for the back lever, so I was hoping to clear this up: should one be retracting, protracting, or neither? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I certainly feel much stronger in BL when protracting. You don't see high level gymnasts doing a BK as it's such a low level skill for them, but there are some examples of Jovtchev out there and he is protracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Li Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Sam Tribble from the "strengthproject" youtube channel says to protract shoulders in the hollow position for back lever.It's in this video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Sommer Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 There IS a degree of protraction involved, but it is not a complete protraction as demonstrated in the linked video. That degree of protraction is appropriate for planche and maltese work, but most definitely NOT for back lever work.As shown in the video, there is far too much hollowing in the body for an advanced practitioner, but this position will certainly make it much easier for a beginner as long as you realize that the body will need to extend toward a more 'straight' hollow as your strength improves. Yours in Fitness,Coach Sommer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Li Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for clarifying Coach! So the ideal is to have the scapula partially protracted, but not retracted right? Is a retracted back lever actually harder like what the guy from the video says? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacicsak Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for clarifying Coach! So the ideal is to have the scapula partially protracted, but not retracted right? Is a retracted back lever actually harder like what the guy from the video says? Thanks!Im interested in too if it is harder? Anyway is the retracted scapula during the BL healthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik de Kort Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Protraction gives you a bit more leverage, so it's easier. The opposite is also true: retraction is harder.It's kinda hard to retract your scapula when you're pulling your shoulders down, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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