Scapular Scooping for Strong Shoulder Blades -MoveU

Start Fixin Yo’ Sh!T - Wings belong on your plate not on your back! Winging scapula (shoulder blades) are the result of a weak serratus anterior and lower trapezius. The serratus pull the scapula flat to the back and forward around the thorax and keeps them from winging. Jacqueline Monroe is demonstrating the winging in this video. If your blades are winging, your shoulders are not as stable as they should be. This places you at more risk for shoulder injuries, impingement, labral tears etc. If you are experiencing neck pain take this into consideration as well. The serratus allows the arms to move in a large range of motion without compressing the neck. Engaging the serratus in pushing and punching motions will give you more power as well. Pay attention to what your scaps are doing throughout the day and during your workouts. Work on protracting (scooping the blades forward) them in a pushup position by pressing as hard into the ground as you can. Think about trying to reach your spine toward the ceiling without rounding the upper back. Start applying this scooping motion to your movements and practice it throughout the day. Pay attention to what your shoulders do and make sure they are not shrugging up to the ears. Work on really rotating that armpit up toward the ceiling while also keeping the shoulders down. Want more help from us? The MoveU online program allows us to help people all over the world. Learn more, and begin improving today at