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quadruped scapular push - beginner Trunk exercise
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quadruped scapular push

protract and retract scapulae in quadruped position to strengthen serratus anterior and scapular stabilizers

Starting position
quadruped
Joints
shoulder
Muscles
trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboids
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isotonic concentric, active, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Get down on hands and knee position i.e on 4 points ( both hands and both knees), hands under the shoulder and knees under the hip. Push the hands towards the floor rounding the shoulders, release the push to back to starting position and repeat.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.