Exercises / Beginner
Scapular retraction on the floor
- External Rotators
- Lower Trapezius
- Rear Deltoid
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
On the ground face down with your arms semi-flexed
Retract your shoulder blades, bringing your scapulae together and slightly elevating your forearms
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
External Rotators
Lower Trapezius
Rear Deltoid
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio1
- Mobility15
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