Abductor Strengthening in the Scapular Plane

Description

Lie on your stomach, face down or in the opening of a physical therapy table, with your arms extended toward the ground. Raise your arms to position them parallel to the floor, forming a Y shape, thumbs pointing up, while pulling your shoulder blades down and back. Slowly lower your arms. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions. For more difficulty, you can add weights.

Settings

Equipment

Dumbbell

Positions

Prone Position

Muscle groups

Shoulder abductors

Difficulty

Moderate

Movement

Abduction

Contraction mode

Concentric