PRONE ELBOW RAISE

The prone elbow raise exercise is used to strengthen posterior tilting of the scapula. Start by lying face down on a padded surface. Use the forearm of the non-target side to support your forehead. Place your other hand on the back of your head. Begin to raise your elbow to the ceiling and hold your end range for up to 5 seconds. Lower your elbow to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

• lower trapezius

Related conditions:

• inferior border scapular winging

• scapular dyskinesis / scapular dyskinesia

• shoulder impingement

• rotator cuff tendinitis

• upper cross syndrome

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