Avoiding a Bad Neuro-education: Rubenstein feels many trainers overemphasize pre-movement scapular retraction. “If the shoulder blades go back [i.e., retract] too soon, you’re retraining the …

Strengthen your shoulders and back with scapular stabilization exercises. Explore I-Y-T-W-O formations in the ACE library.

May 2, 2017 · Understand scapular muscles and shoulder anatomy. Prepare for the ACE exam with insights into kinesiology and posture exercises.

Scapular instability can cause the glenohumeral joint to migrate superiorly, which can lead to shoulder impingement and biceps or rotator cuff tendinitis (Houglum, 2005). Other factors that can negatively …

For some people, achieving good form in yoga can be a challenge, particularly in poses emphasizing scapular stability, such as Warrior II and downward-facing dog. Incorporating yoga straps, however, …

Apr 9, 2018 · Scapular retraction and humeral extension are essential for training healthy upper-body alignment, otherwise known as good posture. The upper trapezius and latissimus dorsi often …

Learn the incline reverse fly to strengthen your back and shoulders. Get step-by-step guidance from the ACE Exercise Library.

To strengthen the upper back and rear deltoids, consider any exercise that involves scapular retraction, including: Any variety of Row I, Y, T, W, O Formation To strengthen the low-back and gluteal …

Improve upper-body strength and posture with the seated row. View tips on form, setup, and muscle activation.

Aug 1, 2017 · Discover the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes of motion. Learn joint movements and biomechanics for personal training education.