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Vertical/Elephant lift (holding position) should be performed with proper shoulder engagement: scapular elevation (to compensate for the de- pression generated while hanging from the arm) to keep our hips up and retain proper alignment, and a light retraction or protraction to maintain balance through the body and a neutral shoulder blade avoiding front or back drop. (Retraction to compensate for the protraction generated while hanging from the arm and to avoid front drop, and protraction to compensate for the retraction generated while hanging from the arm and to avoid back drop).
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