The Bridge

| COACHING CUE |

“Protect your armpits”

When?
Engaging the lats when the elbow is inferior to the shoulder

What does this mean?
Imagine someone is trying to tickle your armpit and you are squeezing your armpit shut.

Why is this important?
Active shoulders are supported shoulders. Activating the lats to support our shoulders puts the athlete in a stronger position.

This engagement is commonly seen in many athletic positions, including:
- Deadlifts
- Kettlebell cleans
- Ring support position
- Jumping rope
- Even engaging the lats during bench press.

Additionally, a common mis-cue is “shoulders back”, which does not target engaging the strong lats, and can lead to hyperextension of the torso.

Similar cues:
“Pinch your purse”
“Newspaper in the armpit”
“Make juice” (“Squeeze oranges in your armpit)
“Put your shoulder blades in your back pockets”

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