Description:
The subscapularis doorway stretch opens the front of the shoulder to lengthen the subscapularis.
Muscles Stretched:
- Subscapularis
- Rotator Cuff
How To Perform:
- Stand in a doorway and place your forearm on the frame with your elbow at about shoulder height.
- Step forward gently and rotate your body away from the arm.
- Feel a stretch through the front of the shoulder.
- Hold without pushing into pain.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Benefits:
- Relieves tightness in the targeted muscles.
- Improves flexibility and range of motion.
- Supports better posture.
- Helps the muscles recover between sessions.
Tips:
- Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Breathe slowly and relax into the stretch.
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.
- Hold the position steady rather than bouncing.