Spider Training Mastering Scapular Control

[drmark10]

Sorry your anatomy is wrong. The lats attach to the lateral aspect of the intertubercular groove of the humerus and act to adduct/extend and internally rotate the humerus. The exercise you demonstrated with the straps works mainly the lat and is not a good scapular retraction rehab exercise in a subject with poor scapuale stabilization.

[synergyfitnessinc]

Dr. Mark I dont respond very often but I have to disagree with you. The lats are huge stabilizers of the scaps and this exercise helps dramatically with scapular depression and works pec minor aswell. I have used these exercises to completely rehab my own scap issues and combined with NMT to free up sub scap restrictions these exercises have helped more than a doz of our clients who failed to get any relief with PT. I do agree with your anatomical knowledge of origin and insertion of lat dorsi.

[drmark10]

1. The lats are not "huge scapular stabilizers." In fact they challenge the scapular stabilizers during scapulothoracic and glonohumeral rythm. 2. A short/contracted pec minor is a common cause of abnormal scapular rythm and more often needs to be stretched not strengthened. 3. In people with true abberant scapula/thoracic function starting with this exercise may be harmful. 4. In people with balanced and normal function the exercise may be beneficial.

[topformfitness]

smart stuff

[duffman9000]

Another great video-Thanks!

[obesejim]

Good one my man. You provide the only videos on youtube which I actually learn something new with respect to physical fitness.

[iwillhaveaworkoutvid]

great video....