🎥 Exercise Video

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🧭 Purpose

Scapular Retraction is a postural and shoulder-blade control exercise designed to improve how the shoulder blades move and rest against the rib cage.

It helps activate the muscles of the mid-back so the shoulders can sit in a more supported position without excessive neck tension.

🎯 Why This Helps

Scapular Retraction may help:

• Improve shoulder-blade control
• Support better posture
• Reduce excessive shoulder rounding
• Strengthen the mid-back muscles
• Improve shoulder mechanics
• Reduce unnecessary upper-trapezius tension
• Prepare the shoulder for rowing and strengthening exercises
• Improve control during reaching and lifting

🫁 Starting Position

1. Sit or stand tall.