Shoulder Sweep Mobility
The Shoulder Sweep Mobility mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps, back and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Shoulder Sweep Mobility Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Obliques
How to do the Shoulder Sweep Mobility
Setup
Begin in a quadruped position (all fours), with hands directly under your shoulders and knees directly under your hips.
Keep your spine neutral and your core braced.
Movement
Start by placing one hand behind your head, keeping your elbow pointed straight out.
Initiate the movement by rotating your upper torso, bringing the elbow downward and inward toward the opposite hand.
Fluidly reverse the motion, rotating your upper back to open up your chest, pointing your elbow toward the ceiling as you sweep your arm wide.
Follow your elbow with your eyes to ensure maximum thoracic rotation.
Complete the desired repetitions on one side before switching to the other.
Shoulder Sweep Mobility FAQs
What muscles does the Shoulder Sweep Mobility work?
The Shoulder Sweep Mobility mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps, back and core. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Shoulder Sweep Mobility?
None. The Shoulder Sweep Mobility is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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