Upper Trapezius role with improving Shoulder & Scapula Stability

I will be the first to admit I labelled the upper trapezius muscle as a problem muscle that needed to be weakened, more than strengthened. I always thought exercises like shrugs were to be avoided and could not see why anyone would ever want to target a muscle known for stiffness and trigger points with a strengthening exercise. But over time I began to appreciate the importance of the upper traps and how vital this muscle is to health of the neck and shoulder. Just like the hamstrings it is fair to say it has unfairly copped a bad rap for a long time and is really misunderstood.

In this video I hope to share with you some of the things I have learned the hard way about the shoulders and how some of the exercises we have avoided or labelled "bad" may in fact be necessary.

Videos of exercises shown in the video
1. Standing barbell shrug with scapula placement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-MWa6eAaks&t=117s

2. Regressed seated single arm shoulder press - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=177Zgofu9j0&t=136s

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Other great articles I suggest to read that have additional videos relating to trigger point release, mobility drills, and stability and strengthening exercise ideas are provided below.

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/265-3-key-factors-needed-to-heal-an-injured-shoulder

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/272-top-5-shoulder-stability-exercises

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/253-how-to-get-rid-of-a-stiff-sore-neck

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/183-rotator-cuff-injury-best-exercises-to-improve-shoulder-stability-strength

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/280-why-lack-of-thoracic-mobility-is-the-hidden-cause-of-chronic-pain

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/242-why-serratus-anterior-is-so-important-for-healthy-shoulder-function

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/247-10-ways-to-strengthen-serratus-anterior

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/329-why-i-love-using-the-serratus-anterior-wall-slides-drill

https://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/246-stability-training-what-is-it-really-why-is-it-so-important

The upper trapezius muscle has many functions such as shrugging your shoulders, tilting, turning and extending your neck and pulling your shoulders back and down. Depending on which action you make is what determines which part of the trapezius is used more.
The upper trapezius is the part we are more concerned with in this article and this is seen across the tops of your shoulders. It can elevate your shoulder and helps to extend, tilt, and rotate your neck.
This muscle is primarily comprised of low threshold type 1 fibres. Meaning its role is more concerned with movements of low intensity over long period of time than producing huge force or power. An example of this would be the role it plays in maintaining the stabilization of the scapula. This is important to understand with choices of exercise used to develop and improve its efficiency.

I hope this video gives you better insight into how the true role of the upper traps.

If you live in Melbourne and would like to know more about any of our programs for personal training or injury rehabilitation you can request a free consultation by going to the link below
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