Shoulder Blade Foundations

Shoulder Blade Foundations is a 30 minute, paid digital course led by Dr. Morgan Riggins, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT.

Course Outline:

• What is shoulder blade upward rotation?
• Why it's important & how to practice it
• Foundational drills to learn optimal mechanics  
  • Serratus Rockbacks
  • Touchdown with a Shrug on a Roller
  • Seated Lat Pull Down
  • Front Rack Rock Back
  • Touchdown with a Shrug on the Wall

We recommend this course for anyone looking to optimize their shoulder movement, prevent shoulder, neck, back, elbow, wrist and hand injuries, and improve upper body strength and mobility.

This course will help you learn the skill of shoulder blade upward rotation so you can apply it to movements like reaching overhead, overhead press, pull ups, planks, chest press, rows, lateral raises, front raises, etc. 

Cost: $35

Equipment Needed: foam roller, 20-30 lb long resistance band and/or high cable or lat pull down machine