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wall push plus scapular protraction - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

wall push plus scapular protraction

standing wall press with scapular protraction to strengthen serratus anterior and upper back muscles

Starting position
standing
Joints
shoulder, thoracic spine
Muscles
trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboids, pectoralis minor
Equipment
wall
Goal
postural correction, stability, mobility
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Stand facing the wall, elevate the both arms straight forward to 90 degrees with hands resting on wall. Push the wall rounding the shoulders, hold and release the push and unround the shoulders. Repeat

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.