THE SHOULDER.
Maintaining a stacked ribcage is important for overhead mechanics.
If we lack the ability to move our arms overhead, then we need to prioritize a position that will allow us to improve getting overhead by maintaining a neutral ribcage.
If we allow the ribcage to flare while going overhead, this won’t improve the position at the shoulder because we are moving through the spine - even though it looks like we can get ‘more overhead’.
If unaddressed, this can be a factor in low back discomfort long term.
Learn how to maintain a neutral ribcage to improve shoulder positioning.