Here is an exercise to help open those shoulders!
But first… lets learn some minor details about the muscle we are targeting.
Infraspinatus
- Part of the rotator cuff
- External rotation
- Lays on top (posterior) of the scapula
GREAT! Now let’s get to the exercise.
1. Make sure you are using either a Light-Med band or if you’re at your gym, use the cables with little to no weight as I did here… remember this is a small muscle, but when trained correctly, it makes a huge difference.
2. Lock in your scapula - pinch both shoulder blades together and downward. You want your scapula pinned against the ribcage rather than winged out or relaxed.
3. Take your below to 90 degree angle.
4. Keep your elbow attached to your body or use a towel in between your forearm and your body to help keep your Infraspinatus activated.
5. Slowly open all the way and close back. You are externally rotating that rotator cuff.
Normally I do 3 sets of 12
👉🏼 Do Not Neglect This Muscle 👈🏼
Practicing proper posture and training the correct muscles will help with your chronic pain!
Say Goodbye To Cortisone Shots 💉