Sentences with phrase «rotate scapula»

Focus on the mid and lower fibers of trapezius, serratus anterior, posterior deltoid and infraspinatus to help retract and upwardly rotate the scapula and externally rotate the humerus.

They draw head backward and rotate scapula.

During chest exercises the trapezius as a whole will help to stabilize the scapula, and during shoulder exercises, like lateral raises or the military press, the trapezius will work to rotate the scapula upwards.

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Often called the sexiest muscle on the male physique, the serratus anterior lies atop the outer sides of the highest eight ribs and is responsible for protracting your scapula, assisting in rotating it upward and stabilizing it against the rib cage, which makes it critical for overall shoulder health and mobility.

When you retract and depress the shoulders, rotating at the same time you scapulae towards the spine, you make your chest go out.

- Attach a rope to a pulley station set at about chest level - Grab both ends of the rope with an overhand grip - With arms completely outstretched, step back and bend the knees slightly or even better, kneel on one leg - Retract the scapula, squeeze the rotator cuff muscles and pull the weight towards your face - Externally rotate your hands so the knuckles are facing the ceiling - Hold for one second, then slowly return to the original position

In greater detail, they are used to elevate, depress, rotate and retract the scapula, tilt and turn the neck, stabilize the shoulders, twist and support the arms and even assist in breathing.

In case you didn't know, your trapezius muscle isn't just that meaty area around your neck — it also covers most of your upper back and its most important functions include retracting, depressing, rotating and stabilizing the scapula, all of which are cornerstones of weight training.

As the heavy head slowly drops forward and down, the scapulae externally rotate and protract, increasing thoracic kyphosis and flattening of lumbar lordosis.

Elevate the shoulder blade (scapula), while at the same time rotating the inferior angle of the shoulder blade to the outside.

This knot prevents the scapula from rotating properly which leads to shoulder issues and further tightness.

Levator scapulae Stretch: Rotate your head fortyfive degrees to the right.