Shoulder Anatomy for Flexibility Training

This 2-hour workshop is a deep dive into the anatomy & kinesiology of the shoulder in the context of flexibility training (various ranges of motion, with an emphasis on overhead shoulder flexibility). Half of the session will be "lecture" style with slides and visuals to learn more about the bones, ligaments, muscles and nerves of the shoulder (and their important implications for training!), and half will be practical exercises/drills to apply this knowledge to our own bodies and training!

Who this workshop recording is for:

• Pole dancers, aerialists, handbalancers, contortionists, or movers of all types who want to understand how to more effectively train their shoulder flexibility

• Instructors who want a deeper understanding of the “why” behind shoulder stretches to more effectively program for and cue their students

Workshop overview:

This 2+ hour workshop covers:

• Shoulder ROM (Range of Motion) Overview

• Bones of the Shoulder (& Implications for Training)

• Joints of the Shoulder (& Implications for Training)

  • Deep dive into overhead shoulder reach flexibility

• Ligaments of the Shoulder

• Muscles of the Shoulder (& Implications for Training)

  • Drills!

• Nerves of the Shoulder (& Implications for Training)

  • Drills!

• Pose Breakdowns (aka “WTF are my shoulders supposed to be doing in…. a bridge, king pigeon, bird of paradise, etc.)

No prerequisites.

Optional props:

• Yoga mat

• Yoga blocks

• stretchy resistance band

• a chair or low table

• wall space

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Note: Because of Squarespace’s file size limitations (which is what I use for this wonderful website!), upon purchase you will receive a PDF with a private YouTube link to the recording, as well as a PDF of the workshop slides.