Shoulder Adduction PAILS & RAILS
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we explore shoulder adduction PAILS and RAILS, using progressive and regressive isometric loading to expand your shoulder's ability to draw your arm toward and across your midline.
Objective
Understand how to use controlled isometric techniques to build strength and range in shoulder adduction, targeting the outer shoulder and lat muscles.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll practice pushing into your stretch and then contracting out of it, systematically expanding your shoulder adduction range. This work improves your ability to cross your arms, bind in twisted poses, and perform pulling movements that require adduction strength. For professionals, PAILS and RAILS offer a structured approach to addressing limited shoulder adduction, which often contributes to binding difficulties and compensations in pulling patterns.
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