Roll Shoulder Back Rotation Lying on Floor
Description
The roll shoulder back rotation lying on floor is a thoracic mobility drill done with a foam roller under one shoulder blade. Rotating the torso while the roller stays in contact mobilizes the thoracic spine and releases the shoulder blade muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Roll Shoulder Back Rotation Lying on Floor Instructions
- Lie on the back with the knees bent and feet flat.
- Place a foam roller under one shoulder blade at an angle.
- Cross the arms over the chest.
- Brace the core and lift the hips slightly.
- Rotate the torso slowly toward the working side.
- Reach the top arm across the body.
- Hold the rotated position briefly.
- Return to start and continue for all reps then switch.
Roll Shoulder Back Rotation Lying on Floor Form & Visual
Roll Shoulder Back Rotation Lying on Floor Benefits
- Mobilizes the thoracic spine.
- Releases the shoulder blade.
- Improves rotational mobility.
- Useful warm-up.
- Joint friendly drill.
Roll Shoulder Back Rotation Lying on Floor Muscles Worked
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Posterior deltoid
Roll Shoulder Back Rotation Lying on Floor Variations & Alternatives
- Thread the Needle
- Cat Cow
- Thoracic Rotation
- Childs Pose
