Scapular Retraction in Sling
Shoulder · Also called scap squeezes in sling, scap squeeze in sling, scapular squeezes in sling, shoulder blade squeezes in sling, scapular retraction with sling, scap retraction with sling, scap retraction w/ sling, scap sets in sling, scap retraction in sling
Setup
Sit or stand tall with your sling on and your arm resting fully in it. Let your other arm hang loosely at your side. Keep your head level and look straight ahead.
Movement
Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and slightly down, as if pinching a pencil between them. Hold the squeeze, then let your shoulder blades ease back to where they started. Your arm stays resting in the sling the whole time — only your shoulder blades move.
Tip
Let the sling carry your arm — don't lift or push with it. Keep your shoulders low, away from your ears, as you squeeze.