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prone blade set - beginner Trunk exercise
  • Trunk
  • beginner

prone blade set

scapular retraction exercise performed prone to strengthen mid-back stabilizers

Starting position
prone
Joints
shoulder, thoracic spine
Muscles
trapezius, posterior deltoid, rhomboids
Equipment
pillow
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
active, isometric

How it is done

Lie on the stomach with arms by side an forehead resting on pillow. Squeeze the shoulder blade towards each other and hold. Release the squeeze and back to starting position. Repeat.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.