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Shoulder Flexion End Range Conditioning

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Yoga Techniques & Fitness Yoga Techniques and Fitness

Overview

In this lesson, we explore shoulder flexion end range conditioning through axials, hovers, passive range holds, and lift-offs.

Objective

Become familiar with four distinct methods for building strength and control at the outer limits of your shoulder's overhead mobility.

What You'll Get

What You'll Get: You'll work through progressive drills that challenge your shoulders where they're most vulnerable—at the end of their range. These techniques train you to hold, hover, and actively control positions that most people avoid. The result is stronger, more resilient shoulders for handstands, overhead lifts, or any movement that asks your arms to go fully vertical. If you teach or work with clients, you'll gain specific tools for programming end-range strength work that reduces injury risk and builds confidence in overhead positions.

Axials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9plY3UnhKw&pp=ygUXc2hvdWxkZXIgRmxleGlvbiBBeGlhbHM%3D

Hovers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF3HHiparAg&pp=ygUXc2hvdWxkZXIgRmxleGlvbiBob3ZlcnM%3D

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