New Lower Traps Strength exercise - the Pivot Prone Pull

http://nicktumminello.com/ - Baltimore MD Sports Performance Coach and Personal trainer, Nick Tumminello, shows you the Pivot Prone Pull

The Pivot Prone Pull strengthen the lower traps, shoulders and back.

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[notkrisroe]

So would you recommend just one set of 8-12 reps after a shoulder prehab circuit?

Also, since you're performing the movement at half-kneeling, would you alternate stance and perform the other half of the set on the opposite knee?

[PerformanceU]

Great questions!

That rep range is fine.

No need to switch feet as it primarily a Upper body movement.

1/2 kneeling is just more comfortable for some folks over double kneeling.

Best regards!

Coach N

[flexlopez01]

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[JudgeSim]

Thanks, Nick. The video is real jumpy though. Would you be able to re-upload it? Adding it to my Mobility/activation fave list, regardless :-)

[ridedawavez24]

thank you

[ancctech]

@caseyconner89 I believe he explained that it was to build the lower traps muscle that will support your posture and to help with shoulder function. Your shoulder blades are connected to the traps. Just take a look at a picture of the back and you will see what I'm saying.

[merlachner]

that is an interesting new exercise.

I'll have to try it at home with bands and a door cos we don't have that macine at my gym

[richroadkill]

can you do it one arm at a time as in most gyms the cables are pretty far apart

[blackplague9002]

casey you took those words right out of my mouth =)

[cashmanking]

@caseyconner89, Its actually pretty difficult  for someone with weak lower traps to retract their scapula, the rotation seems to make it feel pretty natural.

[caseyconner89]

no offence, but it seems to me that instead of internally rotating at the GH joint, - which you say is necessary to do- you're simply pronating the forearm and wrist which has virtually nothing to do with your shoulders.