Cannot fully straighten my elbows (genetics)

[Maćko Z Bogdańca]

Hi,

 

since i remember i've always had a little "rounded" arms (or maybe due to karate training since i was 8 to 16). I never considered it a thing to whine about but:

- how do i follow gymnastic bodies program when doing i.e. pseudo planche push-ups  or pseudo planche holds when having this issue?
When i get into push-up position my arms automatically "try" to have my elbow-joint-back facing outside of my body. So myquestion follows: should i try to twist arms so my front of the elbow joint faces forward (ahead of me) during pushups, planche-variations or just let them arch to the sides?

So far i've been trying to face them forward but eventually when i protract my scaps arms try to twist out.


I'd be very greatful for proffesional answer (no "maybies" or "perhapses")
cheers

[GoldenEagle]

1. Just lock your elbows out as far as you are, genetically, able to do. There are some people that have elbows which make their arms hyperextend. 

 

Here are two previous threads on the same issue.

A. Elbow do not fully lock. Read the post by Cole Dano.

B. Unable to lock arms.

 

2. Do your best to keep your arms close to your side.

[Maćko Z Bogdańca]

Thank you Lion-faced Sir for your help and time