Emma Tall was slated to compete at the Swedish iF3 National Championships beginning today. However, Tall withdrew from the competition due to partial tears in her teres major and supraspinatus, both shoulder muscles.
Tall explained that the injury occurred in training leading up to the WFP Tour Stop 1. She had been dealing with a nagging shoulder issue and this time reinjured her shoulder just two weeks out from the WFP competition.
Tall would compete, but take 12th place overall in the Pro division.Â
Following Tour Stop 1, Tall had an MRI that showed the partial tears.
Over the past month and a half, Tall has been working on rehab, but is still unable to do pulling movements such as pull-ups, muscle-ups and legless rope climbs without pain.
While Tall did not want to withdraw, she said the decision was not difficult to make. “This decision is still relatively easy because I need to listen to my body so I can be in the best position to perform for everything I set out for myself to do for the rest of the year,” explained Tall.
The Swedish iF3 National Championships take place June 24-26.
Since Tall did not partake in the CrossFit Games season, her next competition will be at the WFP Tour Stop 2 in Mesa, Arizona on August 29-31.
The supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles, responsible for lifting the arm away from the body and stabilizing the shoulder joint during overhead movements. A torn supraspinatus can cause sharp pain, weakness, and limited range of motion—especially during pressing, snatching, or kipping exercises. This injury often leads to compensation with other muscles, increasing the risk of further shoulder strain or imbalance.
The teres major is a muscle located on the back of the shoulder that helps control arm movements like pulling, rotating inward, and extending the arm behind the body. A tear to the teres major can significantly affect performance by making it difficult to stabilize the shoulder and generate power in compound movements.
