Banded Scapular Up Rotation

BANDED SCAPULAR UP ROTATION

The banded scapular up rotation exercise is an assisted exercise that uses a heavy monster band. Start by looping one end of a monster band around your foot and the other end around the shoulder close to the base of the neck. Begin to raise your arm forwards into shoulder flexion until it is directly above your head. Lower your arm to complete a repetition.

Structures involved:

• scapula

• upper trapezius

• lower trapezius

• serratus anterior

Related conditions:

• shoulder impingement

• upper trapezius myalgia

• shoulder instability

• upper cross syndrome

• rotator cuff tendinitis

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