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Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax

Relieve shoulder tension! Gently stretch your subscapularis muscle with this simple stick exercise for improved mobility.

The Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax mainly works the shoulders. You'll need: stretching stick.

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Required Equipment

Stretching Stick
Stretching Stick

Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax Muscles Worked

Primary

Shoulder Rotator (subscapularis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

How to do the Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax

  1. Kneel down on the floor with one knee up as if you're proposing.

  2. Hold a stick or dowel rod with one hand, keeping it perpendicular to your body.

  3. Bring the elbow of the arm holding the stick across the front of your body at about navel height.

  4. Use the other hand to grip the stick from the outside, maintaining a perpendicular angle to the body.

  5. Apply gentle pressure with the outside hand to push inward, toward the center of the body, while the inside arm resists slightly to create a stretch in the subscapularis muscle.

  6. Hold the stretch for the duration that is comfortable for you, generally between 15-30 seconds.

  7. Release the pressure and repeat the stretch for the desired number of sets, ensuring to also perform the stretch on the opposite side for balance.

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Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax FAQs

What muscles does the Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax work?

The Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax mainly works the shoulders. The main muscles are the subscapularis and anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax?

Stretching stick.

What are some Stick Muscle Subscapulari Relax variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Arm-Up Rotator Stretch, Chest Front-Shoulder Stretch, Seated Shoulder Stretch and Stick Seated Pass Around Stretch.

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