Maybe this should go in the Stupid Questions thread?...?
When riding, be it sitting and plodding or slamming down a fast technical section, do you guys keep your shoulders "packed" or allow them to round forwards? Or in other words do you keep your shoulder blades back and down or do they pull apart and even rise towards your neck?
I know the benefit of keeping maintain shoulder position / stability in weight training but I realised that I tend to ride with protracted shoulder blades. This got me thinking that on my next ride I should try pulling them back and down but I'm sure this will feel awkward and will also change my centre of gravity to a degree. The difference between retracted and protracted for me is about 20cm (quick mirror check).
I'd be interested to hear how others ride.
Ta
When riding, be it sitting and plodding or slamming down a fast technical section, do you guys keep your shoulders "packed" or allow them to round forwards? Or in other words do you keep your shoulder blades back and down or do they pull apart and even rise towards your neck?
I know the benefit of keeping maintain shoulder position / stability in weight training but I realised that I tend to ride with protracted shoulder blades. This got me thinking that on my next ride I should try pulling them back and down but I'm sure this will feel awkward and will also change my centre of gravity to a degree. The difference between retracted and protracted for me is about 20cm (quick mirror check).
I'd be interested to hear how others ride.
Ta