Why do my shoulder blades stick out in headstand?

🌟 Dive into this video where David Keil tackles the common concern of why shoulder blades might stick out during a headstand, shared by Teresa and Nina. 🧘‍♀️

📚 Introduction:
Teresa and Nina both noticed their shoulder blades sticking out while performing headstands and sought advice on whether this indicates a problem in their form. With a focus on proper alignment and muscle engagement, this video provides insights into the possible reasons behind this phenomenon and whether it poses an issue for practitioners.

💡 Video Content:
1. Is It Really a Problem?: Understanding when protruding shoulder blades might indicate an alignment issue or muscle engagement concern.
2. Engaging the Serratus Anterior: Tips for activating this crucial muscle to prevent the shoulder blades from sticking out excessively.
3. Focusing on Setup: The importance of setting up your forearm and elbows correctly to facilitate proper muscle engagement from the start.
4. Assessing Your Practice: Evaluating whether this is indeed a problem based on your weight distribution and muscle engagement during the pose.

🙌 Conclusion:
Both Teresa and Nina's observations provide a valuable learning opportunity for anyone practicing headstand. This video aims to demystify the reasons behind protruding shoulder blades and offers guidance on how to adjust your practice for better alignment and muscle engagement.

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