Shoulder Roll

Exercise Overview

The shoulder roll exercise is a light mobility exercise that is used to activate the scapular muscles. This exercise can be completed while sitting or standing. Begin by shrugging your shoulders maximally. Then begin to protract the shoulders by pushing the shoulders forwards. Transition to lowering the shoulders then retracting them backwards. Complete this is a circular motion in a clockwise and/or counter clockwise manner.

Muscles Involved

Upper trapeziusLevator ScapulaeSerratus AnteriorRhomboidsLower TrapeziusPectoralis Minor

Related Conditions

Text NeckRib Joint PainNeck Associated DisorderCervicothoracic Joint IrritationMyofascial Pain Syndrome Upper TrapeziusCervicogenic Headache

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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