Shoulder Mobility

The drill can help normalize shoulder mobility on one side. Proper scapular positioning helps prevent the upper body from collapsing. The activity can help improve shoulder mobility. Keeping the shoulders down allows the upper back to serve as a stable base for pressing. The overhead reaching position biases shoulder internal rotation. The arms are cued to feel long during each exhale, as if being pulled away from the body. The shoulder blades should be locked down onto the ground but should not be aggressively pulled together. Pushing away from the ground keeps the shoulder blade smooth along the ribcage. The forward arm reach is maintained throughout the lunge. During the exercise, the shoulder blades are actively drawn down toward the ground. Arms are extended up and slightly overhead, then angled outward at approximately 45 degrees from straight overhead. Before pressing, the shoulder blades should be set against the floor to create stability. Palms are rotated to face outward as part of the arm position. The body should be pushed away from the ground instead of sinking into the shoulders. The exercise starts with the arms raised above shoulder height and angled slightly outwa…