Videos » Rehab Exercises » Shoulder » Retraction (for scapula)

Instructions

• Start lying on your front
• Arms extended out to the side
• Palms pointing towards your head
• Squeeze the bottom of your shoulder blades together, raising your arms off the floor
• Slowly lower your arms to the start position (this is where the target muscles are being used)
• Note - weights can be used to provide additional resistance

Note

• Consult a medical professional before performing this exercise