How to Fix Scapular Winging

Learn the step by step process to fix this problem! The most common cause of scapular winging is a poorly functioning serratus anterior muscle. In today's video you'll find a unique way to work this muscle (and learn why other exercises may not be as optimal). Big shout out to @ecressey for the cue on the 3 R's!

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[yeeyee]

I seriously thought my shoulder blades were just different than other peoples

[ericksonfenton]

I have been dealing with this since 2011 because I fell from a 2nd floor and landed on my back injuring my scapula and refused surgery. After doing this exercise my scapula mobility has improved more than 50%, this is just crazy. I have tried everything under the sun and this is just gold. Thank you!!! Salute from the Dominican Republic

[Spasspolente]

Dude, you’re a blessing for humanity. Thank you and best regards from Germany 💚💪🏼

[GenaEnSamIAm]

Man o man!!!

I have been in pain since 2020. I thought it was covid. Got to a point where I was sure the pain killers would cost my life. Came across your channel and I cannot explain to you how much it has helped me.

I cannot thank you enough.
I am telling every soul I know about you!

Thank you sincerely
Eugene

[Andrew-pmst]

Wow. This really was the missing link for me and my shoulder. No more anterior shoulder pain and no more winging. The rest of my back and hip issues improved slightly as well. Holy kinetic chain, Batman! Thanks Doc

[fredsifyable]

You truly make the best videos Squat University. I cannot thank you enough for leaning me about Shoulder Stability, Banded Kettlebell Pushes and this. Its literally gonna save a person like me years of pain and suffering.

[SpartanA]

I've been having chronic shoulder pain for a few years now. I've been going to military physical therapist and they have no idea what my pain is. After doing this, I've drastically have seen a change in pain management. Thank you Dr.

[Doinkski]

Dr Aaron literally has everything I need to start moving more efficiently. I’ve been dealing with a bunch of issues from a winged scapula and a weak anterior deltoid affecting my bench and causing pain, to an ineffective squat which ended up hurting my knee permanently. Dr Aaron has helped me so much with his videos.

[GardenBoat]

Just miming the wall roller exercise while following the cues gave me a satisfying pop in my back and no grinding feeling at all reaching up. Awesome

[dbratof]

You really are the faking best in the world man !
I've had shoulder problems for year plus, after watching all your videos about scapula, shoulder pain etc.. i can proudly say i am pain free.

[MrTranquilini]

All your videos are a great help for us all. Much appreciated

[bethanyfranchi]

been struggling with scap wining for a long time. thank god for this video!!!!

[kariyas]

This man keeps on giving. Thank you 🙏❤️.

[Kylewb]

How to fix scapular winging: isolation exercises targeting the Teres, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and the rear delt muscles. Strengthening these muscles will roll the shoulders back and down into a more neutral position. Winging can also be effected by your body being in extension. If you have QL/psoas pain then working the glute medius, adductors, and the lower transverse abdominals near your groin, and your obliques will stack your pelvis under your rib cage putting that shoulder in a better position to target those muscles and take tension away.

After 7 years of mind numbing pain from a rotator cuff injury and scapular dyskinesis and the muscle compensations that came along with it, this worked for me.

Depending if your winging is a response to a rotator cuff injury, it takes 2 months to really notices progress and 4-12 months to get as close to 100% as you'll ever be.

[ahmedhagrachid]

Man, doing the banded version of this exercise instantly improved my scapular winging like its magic! Much respect

[cliffsidbury]

Thanks for the great instruction in this video. I’ve been dealing with this area for
over a year.

[tinagarbacz]

Great podcast and videos! Thank you for all your time!

[Texiewalker]

I limped for many years due to extremely painful warts on the bottom of my right foot (thankfully now removed) causing a slew of instability+injuries to the right side of my body, every stabilizing muscle on my right side from my ankle to my neck has been ruined and this was so helpful for strengthening my right shoulder again <3

[josedavidmelerosuso]

Again, pure wisdom & good vibes! TA 🙏🏽💚

[SHPUDY]

jesus I've been digging all day to figure out this scapular thing and this is the first guy I can actually understand