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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