The thing we must all remember is that the scapular region is one of the epicenters of core strength. If your client has weak scapular stabilizers, depressors, protractors or retractors, they will never obtain optimal core strength.
In the video below I will demonstrate how important it is to add locomotion to scapular training. The reason for this is simply because the human body, while reacting to environmental forces such as tilting, righting or proprioceptive demands, will operate the muscular skeletal system in all three planes of motion at once.
In this simple scapular exercise Allie is operating her core on all three planes of motion. Watch closely and you can see what I’m talking about.
Watch video below for a demonstration of core training using dynamic scapular training
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New site looks good, Brian! I found your vids on YouTube a while back and I appreciate your innovative take on things! You aren’t afraid to put some great info out there, based on sound, effective principles! I have really been focusing more on the hip/scap connection with my clients these days, as I have one client in particular who seems to have NO sense of core control…it’s been the most frustrating thing BUT a while back I really got to thinking about it and viola, hips/scaps…she is kyphotic and it all makes sense. You’ve given me some great ideas for new ways of getting to work!
Also, your client Allie is an animal! Kudos to you both! Keep up the good work – you are an honest professional in an industry that I feel is saturated with deceit and greed waaaay too often. The best rise to the top!