Lying Shoulder Girdle

Stretch Lying Shoulder Girdle Exercise

Target Muscle: Pectoralis Minor (Chest)

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Lying Shoulder Girdle Instructions

Lying Shoulder Girdle Technique

Lie supine with soles of feet on floor, hips and knees bent. Bend elbows and position back of arms against floor or mat with elbows to sides.

Lying Shoulder Girdle Form

Push shoulders, forearms, and back of hand into floor or mat and slowly move arms toward sides of head. Still pushing shoulders and back of arms into floor, slowly arms toward sides.

This dynamic shoulder girdle stretch exercises the rhomboids and trapezius isometrically while stretching the pectoralis minor and major. It can be prescribed for a protracted shoulder girdle. Continuously push shoulders and back of arms into floor or mat throughout stretch. Although the arms move slowly throughout the stretch, the shoulder blades, elbows, and wrists are continuously pushing back against the floor or mat. Position pelvis back so low back remains on floor or mat. See movement in Wall Shoulder Girdle Stretch.

Related Stretch Exercises
1. Doorway Modified Chest
2. Wall Shoulder Girdle