PLANK PLUS

This is a strengthening exercise for the scapular protractors in addition to being a core endurance exercise. Start by going into a PLANK position. From here, push your shoulder blades forwards while maintaining a neutral thoracic spine. Once at end range hold this position for 2 seconds. Then squeeze the shoulder blades back to retract the scapulae to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved:

  • Serratus Anterior

  • Pectoralis Minor

Related Conditions:

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis / Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

  • Dynamic Shoulder Instability

  • AC Joint Sprain

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