Shoulder Abduction
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present shoulder abduction, the movement that lifts your arm out to the side and overhead.
Objective
Gain understanding of the mechanics and mobility requirements of shoulder abduction, a fundamental pattern for overhead reaching and arm balances.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll explore how your shoulder moves when you lift your arm away from your body, identifying areas of restriction or weakness. Shoulder abduction shows up everywhere—raising your hand, lifting overhead, moving into side planks. This lesson gives you the foundation to assess and improve this range, whether you're working on handstands or just reaching for a high shelf. For teachers and therapists, understanding abduction mechanics is essential for addressing shoulder pain, improving overhead movement, and programming effective upper body mobility work.
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