Bear Stretch Hold - Serratus Anterior and Scapular Winging Exercise
Exercise Overview
Bear Stretch Hold is a closed-chain shoulder stability exercise that targets the serratus anterior and improves control of the scapula against the rib cage. It is commonly prescribed for scapular winging, poor shoulder girdle stability, and impaired upper-quarter loading mechanics.
Muscles Involved
Serratus anteriorTrapeziusRhomboidsRotator cuffAnterior deltoidTransversus abdominis
Related Conditions
Scapular wingingSerratus anterior weaknessShoulder instabilitySubacromial pain syndromeRotator cuff dysfunctionPostural shoulder dysfunction