I couldn't really find a sufficient answer in the FAQ or the wiki page on support holds.
To my understanding the support (both rings and parallel bars) requires that the scapulas be depressed.
The variations which I have seen is combinations of the following scapula and thoracic positions (assuming the scapulas are depressed):
Scapula:
My question is, which combination of the above scapula and thoracic positioning is correct?
Is it different for parallel bars compared to rings?
I was under the impression that it was neutral scapulas (besides depression) and neutral thoracic positioning - or at least aiming for this scapular thoracic position.
Any thoughts?
Below I have compiled the different types of support holds that I have seen and my perception of their scapular and thoracic position (forgive me if the positions are incorrect):
Person
Scapula Positioning
Thoracic Positioning
Antranik (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ), Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted (Rings), Neutral/Protracted (Parallel Bars)
Neutral/Flexed (Rings), Neutral/Flexed (Parallel Bars)
Tom Merrick (Rings ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted
Neutral/Flexed
Nick-E (Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Neutral
Neutral
FitnessFAQs (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ), Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted (Rings), Neutral (Parallel Bars)
Neutral/Flexed (Rings), Neutral (Parallel Bars)
Calisthenic Movement (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ), Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Protracted
Flexed
Bodysthenics (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ))
Protracted
Flexed
Surpassing Gravity (Rings ( 1 ))
Neutral/Retracted
Neutral
Strength Side (Rings ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted
Neutral/Flexed
Ryan Hurst of GMB (Rings ( 1 ))
Protracted
Neutral
Thanks in advance!
Edit: fixed some "protracted" when it should be "flexed" in the thoracic column
To my understanding the support (both rings and parallel bars) requires that the scapulas be depressed.
The variations which I have seen is combinations of the following scapula and thoracic positions (assuming the scapulas are depressed):
Scapula:
- protracted scapula
- neutral scapula
- retracted scapula
My question is, which combination of the above scapula and thoracic positioning is correct?
Is it different for parallel bars compared to rings?
I was under the impression that it was neutral scapulas (besides depression) and neutral thoracic positioning - or at least aiming for this scapular thoracic position.
Any thoughts?
Below I have compiled the different types of support holds that I have seen and my perception of their scapular and thoracic position (forgive me if the positions are incorrect):
Person
Scapula Positioning
Thoracic Positioning
Antranik (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ), Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted (Rings), Neutral/Protracted (Parallel Bars)
Neutral/Flexed (Rings), Neutral/Flexed (Parallel Bars)
Tom Merrick (Rings ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted
Neutral/Flexed
Nick-E (Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Neutral
Neutral
FitnessFAQs (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ), Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted (Rings), Neutral (Parallel Bars)
Neutral/Flexed (Rings), Neutral (Parallel Bars)
Calisthenic Movement (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ), Parallel Bars ( 1 ))
Protracted
Flexed
Bodysthenics (Rings ( 1 ) ( 2 ))
Protracted
Flexed
Surpassing Gravity (Rings ( 1 ))
Neutral/Retracted
Neutral
Strength Side (Rings ( 1 ))
Neutral/Protracted
Neutral/Flexed
Ryan Hurst of GMB (Rings ( 1 ))
Protracted
Neutral
Thanks in advance!
Edit: fixed some "protracted" when it should be "flexed" in the thoracic column