Upper-Body Stabilizers

Scapular depression engages the lats and improves trunk stability during deadlift setup. The rotator cuff counters shoulder distraction by pulling the humerus into the glenoid under load. The rhomboids act isometrically to maintain thoraci…

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Scapular depression engages the lats and improves trunk stability during deadlift setup. The rotator cuff counters shoulder distraction by pulling the humerus into the glenoid under load. The rhomboids act isometrically to maintain thoracic position during the lift.