Scapular Pulldown - lower trapezius strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
Scapular pulldown is a strengthening exercise used to improve lower trapezius activation and scapular control. It helps restore balanced shoulder mechanics, especially in people with postural dysfunction, shoulder impingement, or poor overhead movement patterns.
Muscles Involved
Lower trapeziusMiddle trapeziusSerratus anteriorRhomboidsLatissimus dorsi
Related Conditions
Shoulder impingement syndromeScapular dyskinesisRotator cuff tendinopathyPostural syndromeOverhead shoulder dysfunction
