A better rotator cuff stretch

This stretch is for the ‘rotator cuff’ which is a term for the musculature around the shoulder blade. Tight external-rotators often restrict shoulder flexion, limiting your ability to get your arms overhead for the shoulder press or overhead squat.

Where should I feel the stretch?

This stretch will be felt around the shoulder blade and towards the outside.

Retest your ability to raise your arm overhead after the stretch, to be sure that you are ready to ‘PR’ your workout.

Here you can see the quick difference this stretch can make!

– Kevin J. Kula, “The Flexibility Coach”

Tags: deep back arm line, front-rack position, overhead mobility, overhead squat, rotator cuff stretch, sleeper stretch