Plank Plus
Exercise Overview
This is a strengthening exercise for the scapular protractors in addition to being a core endurance exercise. Start by going into a PLANK position. From here, push your shoulder blades forwards while maintaining a neutral thoracic spine. Once at end range hold this position for 2 seconds. Then squeeze the shoulder blades back to retract the scapulae to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
Serratus AnteriorPectoralis Minor
Related Conditions
Shoulder ImpingementRotator Cuff TearRotator Cuff Tendinitis / Rotator Cuff TendinopathyDynamic Shoulder InstabilityAC Joint Sprain