PULLUP ASSIST BAND SERRATUS PUNCH

This is a scapular protraction exercise that uses a pullup assist band. Start by anchoring one end of the band to a stable object behind you. Hold the other end with a straight hand in front of you with your arm raised to 90 degrees shoulder flexion. While maintaining a neutral thoracic spine and straight arm, push the band forwards by protracting the shoulder blade (moving it forwards).

Muscles Involved:

• Serratus Anterior

• Pectoralis Minor

• Pectoralis Major

Related Conditions:

• Scapular winging

• Scapular dyskinesia / scapular dyskinesis

• Shoulder impingement

• Rotator cuff strain / rotator cuff tear

• Shoulder instability

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