How To Fix Scapula Winging & Shoulder Pain

[windstorminator]

was incorrect and also most of the exercises involving the lower back i was doing, i did with inproper form, i have also fallen on that part of my lower back, i always have to go in to the chiro to realign my hips(i think, or something like that, he just lays me on say my right side, left leg forward, right leg extended, arms crosses, and than pushes down, it feels a lot better, but the pain still comes there, u might not be a doctor but i was wondering if u could give me advice, is it over

[windstorminator]

my right glute, trying to explain it, its kinda hard, like moving a little bit higher than where the glute ends and the lowerback starts, its only on that side, doctor(chiropractor) told me to give it 3-6 weeks to heal, he said it was a muscle, i am not sure what it is, i stopped mainly all my leg workouts, and i am doing more core exercises, i was taught in the first years of high school to stick with a workout plan, not knowing that i was an idiot and did mos tof it, had no gains, since my

[windstorminator]

hey Eliiot i was wondering if you could help me out, i am a tall teen, i am 17 and now 195 pounds, i have gained a lot of weight over the past few months, i have also learned a lot over the past 6 years of lifting, i think i have fixed a lot of my problems, i still have a few like psture, but your videos are helping, thanks :). but my lower back really hurts when i deadlift, squat, run mainly anything involving i think the hip, its not like a lower back problem, since the pain comes in above my

[fussballfreak1]

thank u ;)

you explained the problem very well :)

[8Grams0fat]

thts an awsome shirt

[waynesilverfox]

serratus anterior HELPS to stop winging all you are doing with these exercises is fixing the scapula in a non functional position. you say pull back the shoulder blades when the scapula actually rotates upward in an overhead position not down. Sorry dude but these aren't good exercises.

[Rotatez]

do you have like snapping popping sound with this

[noshortcutsful]

Thanks for posting this video, it really helped fix my shoulder problem that has been occurring for six months.

[DocBrock27]

what about serratus anterior? It's my understanding that SA is the muscle which attaches to the antero-medial aspect of your scapula and acts to prevent winging during retraction.

[carlosviscarra1]

How about if I don't want to do dead lifts . Any suggestions for strengthening rhomboids ? Thanks

[MarkusAir2000]

@carlosviscarra1

I like to do face pulls for rhomboids using a cable system (homemade lol).

Face pulls are great for rhomboids. They can be easily set between push up sets. Try to row to your face or atleast to the upper chest or neck.

Also, I found one tip on T-nation - do 100 band pull aparts every day. Just take a band and pull it apart across your sets, really squeezing those shoulder blades. The band should be light enough that you could do 25 reps without big tireness.

[MarkusAir2000]

@carlosviscarra1

And, do inverted row.

[Djfrenchguy]

thank you. this has helped tremendously. I had a shoulder injury when I was younger and assumed that this was something that wasn't a problem anymore.

[mywifefarts]

You are my hero Damn it! lol! I hold a 4-5 pound welding torch in my right hand for 9 hours a day only pausing for a lunch break and two 15 minute breaks every day for 13 years. I'm able to weight train again with your tips. haven't been able to for 3 years because of extreme shoulder ache and pain. I can't tell you how much both admiration and appreciation I have!

-Jamie from Minnesota

[gailardiar]

Thank god you made a video on the subject. I've had this problem since I was very young and it has plagued me from the start. Thanks for making recovery just that much quicker and do not be afraid to add to this. There are plenty more out there where I came from.

[OriolesPete]

Awesome tips! I figured out I had this problem when I tried doing the scarecrow with dumbbells. When I tried to just move my arms, my entire shoulder rolled forward with the dumbbell.

This helped me a lot!

[Matty0850]

I bought that same infowar shirt at salvation army for one dollar

[OzzysFilmProductions]

exercises**

[OzzysFilmProductions]

hey dude thanks so much for this. my winging causes me lots of anxiety but i may have a damaged thoracic nerve because it hurts for days after when i do these excersizes

[swoleneck]

Yo Elliot here's my question. So I understand that winging scapula is associated with kyphosis, and kyphosis is associated with lordosis. In this video you prescribe the prone cobra holds to strengthen the upper back musculature and fix kyphosis, but at the same time aren't you just further strengthening the already tight lower back (lordosis) with the cobra holds? I have both kyphosis and lordosis of the spine so I'm wondering if the prone cobra holds will be helpful to me. Thanks brother

[Shr3dMast3r]

big thanks to you man! this is really helping me with some scapula pain i've been putting up with for a while now

[CLEVELANDS32]

Good stuff! It worked perfect for me. My non dominate side has a way tighter upper trap, bicep, and chest. Causing more strain and pain on my dominate side.

[jbulger30]

Nice shirt man!

[nothersheep]

why nothing for the serratus anterior?

[ods1ODS]

@strengthcamp I have this problem, have had it for many years now but seem to do ok managing it. I want to do better than manage the injury though, I want to get back to intense lifting for my pecs, delts, etc. Along with these tips, how important is strengthening the serratus? Does it come into this equation at all?

[InTheAbsenceofTruth1]

I also have very, very weak scapular muscles... I'm going to try these

[TheGamingFreek]

yo elliot- i appreciate this video a lot because I have this issue. I am going to be adding these exercises as well as my current YsTs and Ls. but do you know how long it will take for me to get my posture corrected? i know nothing is a fast process but will this take years or months? thanks

[Urrzah]

Great video. Makes me mad I wasted $600 on (useless) physical therapy for a winging scapula last year. Spent 2 months out of the gym doing bullshit exercises designed for old people until I discovered some of the LEGIT solutions that are mentioned here. At least the therapist was hot.

[BusseyEntertainment]

you know it... man... Bussey Entertainment is rockin' da house! I will rock that sweatshirt even in the summer!

[BusseyEntertainment]

Yo' Eliiot~ Speaking of shirt (hoodies) wassup... you making me drive down there to get that?

[strengthcamp]

@BusseyEntertainment HA! Bussy Entertainment! yea, I'll send it soon... by that time it'll be summer though! lol

[SunderlandSotiris]

Hey man, great tips you're giving to people... ive been suffering with shoulder injuries on and off for a couple of years and all of that due to muscle imbalances... You pointed out the most important bit right there!!! keep up the good work... peace from Greece!!!!

[ReyesX]

YO ELLIOT! Good information right here man, i dont have a winging scapula but my lower traps are not where they should be strength wise and it causes spasms in my upper back, these exercises and stretches work very well.

Stay Strong.

[iainjgeddes]

Nice video man, I have winged scapula also so I am going to do as you suggest and see what happens, I will keep you updated :)

YO ELLIOT :P

[AbsoluteMonarchist]

Elliot is wearing an Alex Jones T-shirt again. Yo Elliot! Don't you feel ashamed to promote 9/11 conspiracy theories in light of the thousands of innocent people who were massacred that day? What if your wife or children(God forbid) were hurt/killed that day? Don't you have any sense of morals or duty?

[strengthcamp]

@AbsoluteMonarchist I am wearing a t shirt, that says "Defend Freedom". Everything else in your statement (or questions) are based on a story that YOU'VE created out of your personal experiences and imagination. I am wearing a shirt that says "Defend Freedom" along with the website from where I bought it... that's all I have shared with you.

[AbsoluteMonarchist]

@strengthcamp - It also says 'join the resistance infowars.com' - An Alex Jones website that promotes 9/11 conspiracy theories. Not from my imagination. As I suspected you are a good guy who picked the wrong T-shirt. No offense meant but I feel obligated to speak out against this sort of thing. All the best.

[bigsmoove22]

@strengthcamp Excellent response elliot!

[Zipemova1]

Yo Elliot, you have an infective enthusiasm for teaching and you do it well. Many thanks for your clear explanation and postural remedies. I have a bad slouching problem, in addition to sitting at a computer all day, and have noticed my back become rounded over the years. I can use these stretches to correct that, thx.

[madmoody79]

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[MaHaRgM]

This video came at the most perfect time. I have been dealing with shoulder pain right between my scapula for the past few weeks, an as soon as i started trying the stretchs the soreness eased up.

[lovesgibson]

yo man, i love shitting on dem pittching widgets nigga, dats ma shit, ama say waslso cama my niz.

[Miamirules99]

Yo Elliot! First up great vids man ive seen them all you look like you love what you do and care about the Physical and Mental state of your Clients/Subscribers

Anyways my question. Is this a good workout routine? with the Hybrid diet

Day 1 Upper body

Day 2 Lower body

Day 3 cardio.

I repeat this Mon-FRI

I do about 4 execrises Of shoulders Biceps,Triceps and back each with about 15 repetitions, I play rugby(Flanker) any workouts you recomend for weight Gain ? thank you from Argentina :)

[daart1]

Imo best video of Elliot's

[daart1]

Just to explain why: because it's is very informative, precise, professional and not corny or hyped-up =D

Sure he has others too that are like this but also hyped-up ones.

But just my opinion I don't mean to be unrespectful or unthankful, just constructive.

Please keep up the good work like in this video.

[sainaveenbali]

i wish i was in US and join ur gym ;(

[NPFfumbi]

This info is on point. Very good stuff

[jmikejapan]

I love your shirt!

[jaycore]

tremendous stuff elliot , as per usual ...

i have the same problem  from boxing,

great vids thanks

[thepineapple1]

One time Elliott was warming out for his workout...Guinness saw and realized that he had broken all world records at weightlifting.

[imthamouth]

I've subscribed to a bunch of strength and fitness channels, and I can honestly say that I get the most excited over a new video from you. My current diet and training lifestyle is just a mishmash of things I've learned from you, and I feel confident taking only the bits and pieces that work for my body and crazy schedule because you really give all the info needed to get WHY things work. As someone with Cystic Fibroses, I'm in WAY better shape than a 27y/o should be. Thanks, dude.

[strengthcamp]

@imthamouth awesome! thanks for viewing :)

[strengthcamp]

@imthamouth thanks man, keep up the great work!

[inmymind801]

very nice stretches.i had the same kind of problem so i took some preventitive measures before it got serious. I found a nice video by dr. evan oscar where he demonstrates how to do vertical cable rows to teach proper scapular placement. also, do you think it would be helpful to increase the strength in the back musculature by increasing motor unit recruitment for that athlete?

[strengthcamp]

@inmymind801 yea, that exactly what we are doing with the "isolation" movements... getting the nervous system to recognize the muscles in order to support recruitment during "integrated" exercise / movement.

[Datadayne]

infowars huh,, glad to see you are "awake".

[jbulger30]

@Datadayne No kidding. Good to see.

[SinisterSkip]

it's all about balance baby

[PassionForWater]

Hey Elliot, where do we post our video questions?

Under any comment of any video? Or..?

[strengthcamp]

@PassionForWater there is an area in on my channel "homepage" where you can submit them... or just do a "video response" to any of my more recent videos so I can find it.

[strengthcamp]

@strengthcamp Yea, there is a "questions" area on my channel home page, but you can just do a video comment attached to one of my videos also. Thanks.

[cygens]

Elliott, nice t-shirt ;)

[zelzatron]

This was really helpful, i have had shoulder problems for some time and i think this will really help.

[NJnaturalBB]

@brayanesc0bar18 Creatine wont help you burn fat, but it will help you pack on a lot of mass and strength, not really recommended on a cut.

[MerkabaStar]

@NJnaturalBB I wouldn't even say it helps you pack on mass and strength, Just helps....

[Nikon05]

elliot is the rain man of all that is exercise related. lol :D

[dda030582]

you're knowledgeable bro! Keepm coming!

[bigtonutz]

elliot great stuff keep up the great videos. always learning something new from you. god speed son!!

[ako541]

elliott , just a little question, whats your opinion on the NASM OPT model for training people ?

[thekid0824]

Yo ELLIOTT! Why are you so cool??? LOL AWESOME INFO MAN!

[toystorejapan]

good job.