Exercise Hacks Ep. 3 - Hand support

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In this video, we discuss the proper way to create ideal hand support during exercises which require you to have contact with the ground. When it comes to creating ideal scapular stabilization during hand supported exercise, how well someone loads the hand or supports from the hand will directly impact their shoulder.

By creating a stable hand, the scapular stabilizers can work more efficiently at holding your shoulder blade in the proper position during exercise. This applies to exercises such as push-ups, plank variations, hand walks or row variations that involve support from the hands.

Poor hand loading is often a reason for poor scapular stabilization, shoulder pain and poor shoulder function. Learn to properly load the hand and make improvement.

Some key points discussed in this video:

• What proper hand loading looks and feels like. More importantly what improper hand loading looks and feels like.
• How to create an awareness of proper hand loading and make sure you are maintaining it during your exercises.
• How the hand and elbow positioning will influence your shoulder positioning. This is important as the position of these joints can destabilize the shoulder if they aren't position correctly.

Thanks for watching and as always, let us know your questions or comments.

More related reading:

https://gallagherperformance.com/finding-a-solution-to-your-shoulder-pain/

https://gallagherperformance.com/exercise-hacks-ep-2-scapular-upward-rotation/

https://gallagherperformance.com/exercise-hacks-ep-1-dumbbell-row/