Improve Your Lower Trap Activation | Episode 43

Timestamps:
0:00 Start
0:35 What Are The Lower Traps   
0:51 Exercise 1 - Prone Elbow Lift Off
2:00 Exercise 1 Modified - Quadruped Hand Behind Head T
2:35 Exercise 2 - Prone T
3:18 Exercise 2 Modified - Quadruped T
3:36 Exercise 3 - Prone Y

The lower trapezius is crucial for scapula stability and general shoulder health. The lower traps are responsible for upward rotation, depression, posterior tilt, and retraction of the scapula. This muscle works in synergy with many other scapula stabilizers, this video will break down 3 of our favorite exercises to help better activate your lower trapezius.

The movements that are shown in this video include:
Exercise 1 - Prone Elbow Lift Off
Exercise 1 Modified - Quadruped Hand Behind Head T
Exercise 2 - Prone T
Exercise 2 Modified - Quadruped T
Exercise 3 - Prone Y

While performing these exercises it is imperative to avoid compensating. Common compensations include:
Rotating the trunk
Excessively arching the lower back
Shrugging your shoulder blades

Keeping your scapula’s retracted when lifting overhead - remember the lower traps are responsible for upward rotation of the scapula.

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