Rhomboid Stretch

This stretch for the mid-back is a quick way to improve shoulder flexion (your ability to straighten your arms overhead).

Rhomboid is part of the ‘Core-Four’ upper – the four muscles that can restrict the motion of the shoulder blade – which then limits any overhead movement.

The ‘Core-Four’ upper: rhomboid, levator scapula, pec-minor, and the rotator cuff (internal & external rotators).

You can incorporate a muscle activation sequence for rhomboid by pulling the shoulder blade in towards the spine on your inhale – after the stretch.

Inhale, pull the shoulder blade in, exhale and deepen the stretch – repeat 3-5x.

– Kevin Kula, “The Flexibility Coach” – Creator of FlexibilityRx™

Tags: Core-Four Upper, front-rack, overhead mobility, rhomboid stretch, squatrx, thoracic flexibility