Are you making these two common mistakes exercising (or even ignoring) your subscapularis? You’ll learn those two major mistakes, plus five subscapularis exercises to reduce shoulder pain and improve your strength and range of motion.
The rotator cuff is more than just for rotating your arm. The major muscles also stabilize your shoulder and, when properly trained, prevent the wear and tear damage that leads to shoulder pain. Most exercises focus on internal rotation movements that mimic real-life activities, like sports. What these exercises will do is instead focus on strength and stability in the end range of motion, build stability, and create joint centration.
The only equipment you’ll need is a tennis ball or exercise ball. Remember the cue to focus on posterior scapular tilt (that means a cup of water on your shoulder will pour down your back.)
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IN THIS VIDEO
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Anatomy info
03:15 - 2 BIG mistakes
04:40 - Study on "Rehabilitation Following Subscapularis Tendon Repair"
The Exercises
05:30 - Pec Major Stretch
06:55 - ASMR: Teres Major
08:33 - 3-Way Subscapularis ISOs
13:10 - Shoulder Circles (90° Elbow)
16:05 - Pushup Plus
17:50 - Next steps
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED
Study: Rehabilitation Following Subscapularis Tendon Repair https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6452570/
3 Top Exercises to Wake Up Your Serratus Anterior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYx8xK2Vb58
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