Shoulder Adduction
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce shoulder adduction, the movement that draws your arm back toward the midline of your body after it's been lifted out to the side.
Objective
Become familiar with shoulder adduction mechanics and how to strengthen this often-neglected range of motion.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn how your shoulder moves when you pull your arm back to your side, and why this matters for stability in poses like chaturanga, pulling exercises, and any movement that requires you to control your arm against resistance. Adduction strength protects your shoulder joint and improves control in transitions. For professionals, this lesson offers insight into a movement pattern that's frequently weak in clients, contributing to shoulder instability and poor pulling mechanics.
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