March 1, 2016 by Andrew Schaeffer in Movement

Bent Over Retraction + T-spine Rotation

If you are looking to work on your upper body and shoulder mobility this exercise for scapular retraction and T-spine rotation, combined with some hip mobility and hamstring mobility is about as efficient as it comes!

October 27, 2015 by Andrew Schaeffer in Movement

A Quick Scapular Retraction Exercise

Scapular retraction refers to pulling the shoulder blades towards the spine (see more from me on this subject here). This is critical to proper posture, which in turn is hugely important for shoulder health. The bent over reverse fly is a great way to work this critical skill.