Chest Pressure Control to Pin Shoulder Blades in Side Control
Use chest pressure and thoracic spine extension to keep opponent's shoulder blades pinned flat on the mat, preventing escapes.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place hands on the floor and open your chest1:30
- 2Balance your entire body weight on your chest1:38
- 3When opponent tries to turn into you, use chest pressure to keep their shoulder flat1:45
- 4When opponent tries to turn away, drive your weight back to maintain control2:01
- 5Maintain chest pressure regardless of arm position (cross face or hip control)2:09
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