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With regards to the upper body, too many people want to think in absolutes. Either they want the elbows flared out to 90 degrees, or they tuck them in hard by the sides. And honestly, neither option is great for your shoulders. With the elbows flared excessively, a ton of stress is placed on the shoulder joint. Furthermore, it's an incredibly disadvantageous position biomechanically, so not only will it feel like crap, but you'll perform like crap, too. On the flip side, tucking the elbows in hard to your sides isn't a great idea, either. While most do this with the intent of sparing the shoulders, what ends up happening is that this excessive tucking causes the humerus to glide forward in the glenoid fossa.


Instead of going to one end of the spectrum or the other, find a balance. Make a 45-degree angle with your elbows, or to simply "make an arrow." This cue works like a charm, and gets the best of both worlds with regards to shoulder health and performance. – Mike Robertson