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Prone W-Stretch

PRONE W-STRETCH

The prone w stretch is used to target the internal rotators of the shoulder. Start by laying on your belly on a padded surface like a yoga mat. Abduct the shoulder to 90 degrees and bend the elbow to 90 degrees as well. With your palm facing down, prop the hand and wrist up with a yoga block while maintaining floor contact with your elbow. Hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds.

Muscles involved:

  • subscapularis

  • latissimus dorsi

  • teres major

  • pectoralis major

Related conditions:

  • osteolysis of the distal clavicle

  • shoulder impingement

  • rotator cuff tendinopathy

  • frozen shoulder

  • latissimus dorsi contracture

  • pectoralis major contracture

Exercise videos

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