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Shoulder Scaption - AAROM, Dowel
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- HOW: Grab a stick or dowel with a grip slightly wider than your shoulders. The shoulder being stretched will be on top with an underhand grip while the moving hand will be below with an overhand grip. In a standing position, push the arm up in a 45º plane until you feel comfortable restriction.
- FEEL: You should feel the chest/pectoral muscles of the working arm as you push your other arm up. You will feel stretching of the lats/side of the trunk of the moving arm.
- COMPENSATION: Avoid shrugging your shoulders as you move overhead.
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