{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E450 - Stop Holding Your Shoulder Blades Still","description":"Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques\u00ae To Loosen Your Tight &amp;amp; Achy Muscles Without Stretching: https:\/\/www.matschaumburg.com Have you ever heard that you need to keep your shoulder blades still? Like they need to be held down and back in order for you to properly do certain movements or exercises? There\u2019s a huge problem with this idea; one that is likely causing many of the issues and symptoms you may be feeling with your shoulders. On this week\u2019s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are discussing why this advice is so problematic, what your shoulder blades actually need to be doing during any activity, and how you can make sure they are able to do that. If you have ever been told that you need to keep your shoulder blades still, we are here to tell you that advice not only is wrong, but is flat out dangerous. This conversation will explain exactly why. Check out all the details in this week\u2019s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques\u00ae session with us? Click here to get started:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/vagaro.com\/muscleactivationschaumburg\/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength &amp;amp; Performance Programming:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.charliecates.com\/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to&amp;nbsp;www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: \u2013 Apple Podcasts:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/exercise-is-health\/id1330420565 \u2013 Spotify:  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g&amp;nbsp; Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, \u201cThe Exercise For Life Method\u201d? Click here to order yours while copies are still available!&amp;nbsp;www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: \u2013 Muscle Activation Schaumburg:&amp;nbsp;@muscleactivationschaumburg&amp;nbsp; \u2013 Julie Cates: @julcates&amp;nbsp; \u2013 Charlie Cates: @charliecates ","author_name":"Exercise Is Health","author_url":"http:\/\/exerciseishealth.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42391860\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204993960"}