Scapular stabilization exercises

Scapular pushups Keep arms locked out and palms flat on wall. Without bending arms, reach with sternum towards wall until both shoulder blades come together behind you. Driving through both hands evenly, push sternum away from the wall until both scapula open up and your upper back is slightly rounded. Repeat.

1. What is scapular stabilization?
2. What are the 5 scapular stabilizing muscles?
3. What is a good exercise to improve shoulder stabilization at home?

What is scapular stabilization?

The scapula sits on the outside of the ribcage. It is attached to the ribcage by ligaments and muscles, called the scapula stabilizers. Many muscles attach onto the scapula, including the muscles of your rotator cuff. ... The movement of the scapula is coordinated with the movement of the shoulder.

What are the 5 scapular stabilizing muscles?

These muscles that surround the scapula (shoulder blade) and are along with the rotator cuff (infraspinatus, supraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) are crucial in maintaining normal shoulder function and biomechanics.

What is a good exercise to improve shoulder stabilization at home?

Shoulder flexion (lying down)

1. Lie on your back, holding a wand with both hands. Your palms should face down as you hold the wand.
2. Keeping your elbows straight, slowly raise your arms over your head. ...
3. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
4. Repeat 2 to 4 times.