Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor
Description
The roll shoulder blade reach lying on floor is a release drill that combines a foam roller under the upper back with an overhead arm reach. The reach moves the shoulder blade across the roller for a deep release of the rhomboids and lats.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor Instructions
- Lie on the back with the knees bent and feet flat.
- Place a foam roller under the upper back at an angle.
- Brace the core and lift the hips slightly.
- Reach one arm straight overhead along the floor.
- Allow the shoulder blade to slide across the roller.
- Hold the reached position briefly.
- Return the arm to the side.
- Continue for all reps then switch sides.
Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor Form & Visual
Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor Benefits
- Releases the shoulder blade.
- Mobilizes the lats.
- Improves overhead mobility.
- Useful warm-up.
- Joint friendly release.
Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor Muscles Worked
- Rhomboids
- Latissimus dorsi
- Trapezius
Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor Variations & Alternatives
- Foam Roll Upper Back
- Lat Stretch
- Childs Pose
- Doorway Stretch
