theshrink Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 First, I'd like to start by saying I finally got the book and it looks fantastic!On to my question, when I do a handstand (and I may be overthinking this) do you rotate your shoulders in or out. When I rotate my shoulders out, it seems to rotate my elbows where they point behind me. This seems like the correct way. Or if I rotate my shoulders in my elbows seem to point sideways.Can someone please let me know which way is correct?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Neither. Should be in between the two. My elbows are gonna point backwards and out at ~45 degrees when doing a handstand. Just focus on elevation of the scapulae.If you were doing a skill out of it such as handstand pushup, it's best to have the elbows come in towards your body in which case your shoulders will automatically adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 This also depends upon the flexibility in your elbows. Ideally, we want the " eye " of the elbow, the inner part where it folds in to point out. If you can get this to open out more to the front, your HS can be in a more stable position. If your elbows have hyperflexion, this is easy. If they round in, you'll have to adjust your hand placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshrink Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Great! That helps a lot.Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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