⚡️Shoulders + Core⚡️
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🚨 The shoulder is an unforgiving joint. Thanks to its ball and socket structure, it is extremely mobile, but it relies on muscles, tendons and ligaments to provide support. And if one of those structures isn’t properly supported, another will pick up the slack, increasing the risk of pain and injury.

💪🏼 Most of you have probably heard that strengthening the four rotator cuff muscles is important for shoulder health. While this is true, you can’t forget about the muscles that move your scapulae (shoulder blades), which provide stability for your shoulder joints.

👇🏼 The muscles responsible for scapular/shoulder stability are:

➡️ trapezius
➡️ serrated anterior
➡️ rhomboids
➡️ levator scapula
➡️ latissimus

❗️Remember that stabilization of muscles doesn’t work alone! You need to have proper mobility at the shoulders and thoracic spine BEFORE working on stability. If you have restrictions in shoulder mobility it is most likely due to tight chest and shoulder muscles. Make sure to address these muscle imbalances and mobility issues first!

⚠️ I am not a medical professional nor do I prescribe exercise. Please consult with your doctor before doing any exercise. This post is not medical advice or a personalized treatment plan and is intended for general education purposes only. If you have pain or functional limitations, see a local physical therapist or medical professional.

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