Strong shoulders start at your shoulder blades: Why scapular strength is essential for pain-free upper body movement

In the fourth of a five-part series, Dana Santas explains how strong scapular muscles promote healthy shoulders, better ...
Fitness Volt

The 10-Minute Back Routine That Fixed My Rounded Shoulders

Fix rounded shoulders with this 10-minute back routine. Learn exercises, causes, and posture tips to boost alignment and ...
Well+Good

The best way to avoid post-workout neck and back pain? Nail scapula stability

A Barry's Bootcamp trainer explains why you should do scapular stability exercise moves before an upper body workout to avoid neck and back pain. Your scapula plays a pretty major role in your ...
BMJ

890 MEP097 – Which upper extremity plyometric exercises are suitable for improving scapular stabilization in female volleyball players?

Background Upper extremity plyometric exercises are used to reduce the risk of injury by maintaining the strength ratio of the muscles that provide scapular stabilization when sports demand high-speed ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

MASTER CLASS: Scapular Retraction exercise helps improve posture

As a kid, I can vividly remember my parents patiently explaining why "sitting up straight" was important for both physical health and social perception. But I also remember wondering why either of ...

This Hybrid Pilates And Strength Upper-Body Workout Will Build Your Arms And Shoulders

Block one emphasizes push motions, beginning with scapular pushups to wake up your shoulders and postural muscles so you’re ...