Do you have tight traps? Try this static upper trapezius/ scalene stretch so you can loosen them up and perform better and live with less pain!
Preparation:
1. Stand in optimal posture
Movement:
2. Draw navel inward
3. Retract and depress the scapula on the side being stretched
4. Tuck chin and slowly laterally flex the head, pulling one ear toward the same side shoulder
5. Hold the stretch position for 30 seconds
6. Switch sides and repeat
*Keep the shoulder of the side being stretched down and retract it by depressing the scapula on the side being stretched. To help accomplish this, one can place the arm on the side being stretched behind the body*
Preparation:
1. Stand in optimal posture
Movement:
2. Draw navel inward
3. Retract and depress the scapula on the side being stretched
4. Tuck chin and slowly laterally flex the head, pulling one ear toward the same side shoulder
5. Hold the stretch position for 30 seconds
6. Switch sides and repeat
*Keep the shoulder of the side being stretched down and retract it by depressing the scapula on the side being stretched. To help accomplish this, one can place the arm on the side being stretched behind the body*
Static Upper Trapezius/ Scalene Stretch mobility login | |
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