INCLINE BENCH SCAPULAR ROW

The incline bench scapular row is an exercise to target the scapular retractors found in the upper back. Start by setting up an incline bench to 45-60 degrees. Lie on the bench so that your chest makes contact with the cushion. While holding weights in each hand and keeping both elbows straight, shrug your shoulders directly up towards the ceiling. Hold the shrug for up to 2 seconds before slowly lowering them back to starting position.

Muscles involved:

• Upper trapezius

• Levator scapulae

• Middle Trapezius

• rhomboids

Related conditions:

• upper trapezius myalgia

• Shoulder Impingement

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• Rhomboid Strain

• Rib Joint Irritation

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