Bilateral Scapular Retraction and Shoulder External Rotation with Resistance Bands
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
7-2018
Abstract
Bilateral scapular retraction (squeezing the shoulder blades together) with shoulder joint external rotation (BSRSER) with resistance bands and its variations can be performed in either the standing, sitting, or supine/hook lying (lying face up) positions is a basic-level exercise and is intended to strengthen muscles within the posterior shoulder girdle.
DOI
10.1249/FIT.0000000000000399
Recommended Citation
Ronai, P. (2018). Bilateral scapular retraction and shoulder external rotation with resistance bands. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, 22(4), 19–24. doi: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000399
Publication
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
Volume
22
Issue
4
Publisher
American College of Sports Medicine
Pages
19-24
Comments
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal Do-It-Right Column.