Pectoralis Minor Stretch Pec-Minor is chronically tight amongst many athletes. Tightness can limit shoulder flexion range of motion for overhead lifts as well as pull the shoulder blade into a disadvantageous position. The pec-minor overhead band stretch was covered here. This is a nice alternative for coaches to use with a group class when space […]…
Rhomboid Stretch This stretch for the mid-back is a quick way to improve shoulder flexion (your ability to straighten your arms overhead). Rhomboid is part of the ‘Core-Four’ upper – the four muscles that can restrict the motion of the shoulder blade – which then limits any overhead movement. The ‘Core-Four’ upper: rhomboid, levator scapula, […]…
Pec-Minor Stretch This pec-minor stretch will quickly improve your range of motion for any overhead lifts. Pec-minor is part of the chest, deep to the normally visible pec-major. If you look at the model on the left, you can see pec-major on his right chest and pec-minor on his left. Is a tight chest robbing […]…