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Should PROTRACTION be perfect all the time or not❓ Let’s break it down. For example, let’s say you can hold a tuck planche for 15 seconds, and you decide to start working on the advanced tuck planche. Now, as you begin opening into the advanced tuck position, you might notice that you start losing protraction. That’s totally normal. When you move to a harder progression, it’s okay if the form breaks down a bit—especially if you’re only holding the position for around 3 seconds. With time, as you

YOU need to Know👇🏻 1️⃣In the beginning, no one has perfect protraction. It’s completely normal to hold the position without ideal scapular protraction — especially in the harder planche variations. Losing protraction while holding a position for 2–3 seconds is expected when you’re pushing your limits. Over time, as you get stronger and more familiar with the movement, you’ll naturally build better protraction in that specific variation. With consistency and practice, your protraction will beco