Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Strengthening the muscles around the scapula can improve posture, reduce injury risk, and enhance athletic performance. Here are five exercises that target scapula strengthening, suitable for all ...

Scapular protraction is a vital shoulder movement in exercises like push-ups and bench presses. It helps prevent shoulder injuries and is necessary for everyday activities like reaching and pushing ...

Background Upper extremity plyometric exercises are used to reduce the risk of injury by maintaining the strength ratio of the muscles that provide scapular stabilization when sports demand high-speed ...

By practicing proper diaphragmatic breathing while performing scapular strengthening exercises, you improve rib cage alignment, reduce compensations and create a more stable foundation for healthy ...

(CNN) — When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them. But the real culprit behind most shoulder problems isn’t surface-level tension — it’s more ...

As a kid, I can vividly remember my parents patiently explaining why "sitting up straight" was important for both physical health and social perception. But I also remember wondering why either of ...

Struggling with pull-ups? Shona Vertue reveals the three exercises that fix the real weak points—grip, scapular control and ...