ACTIVE SHOULDERS = GOOD THINGS.

Not so active...

ACTIVE!!!! YAY!!!!!

Take a look at the two photos above and see if you notice difference between the one on the top and the one on the bottom.  Not a day goes by in which we don’t use the term “Active Shoulders” especially on days when there’s an overhead squat.  What we mean by active shoulders or fully engaged shoulders is what you see in the second photo. 
In it, Eric is driving the bar upwards and engaging all of the support muscles in his shoulders.  Not only does this give him a solid position from which to work, but it also protects his shoulder girdle.  Your shoulder joint attaches to your clavicle (collar bone) and is not attached to the spine or trunk anywhere else so it’s not as stable on its own as it is with some help in the form of muscular contraction.  Stay active! 

Today’s Workout:
Snatch Balance: 3-3-3

Followed by:
Tabata
– PVC Sit Ups (feet anchored)
- Row for Calories
- Push Ups

1 Minute Rest between movements.

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