My therapist said that the reason I always have such a stiff neck is because I have a weak scapula. Does anybody know exercises that work the scapula?
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12-02-2010, 06:47 AM #1Banned
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12-02-2010, 08:15 AM #2Prepare Perform Prevail
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Weak scapula? The scapula is the shoulder blade. Not sure how you could have a weak bone...
Anyways, you probably just have a weak upper back/shoulders. Hit various rows, concentrating on scapula retraction (seated v-bar cable rows seem to do the trick for me).
If you have a stiff neck, try stretching and if you can neck wrestling/bridging. Really helped thicken up and strengthen my neck.https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=180003183&p=1635918623#post1635918623
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12-03-2010, 03:26 AM #3Registered User
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Probably about the rhomboids. Scapular retraction work. Seated rows and such. Rear delt work too. If you really did deadlift heavy with good form then that should help too.
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12-03-2010, 06:33 AM #4Banned
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Ok, thanks im just not sure even how to hit it, do you think she means rhomboids?Originally Posted by Mad_Dog_Divine
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12-03-2010, 07:04 AM #5Registered User
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Well the scapula is the shoulder blade. It's bone. You don't lift weights with bones, you use muscles which contract and move bones. The rhomboids and traps are the muscles involved so these are the ones you want to target. Bone density will increase over time with a good diet (Calcium and Vitamin D amongst others), and resistance training.Originally Posted by sophfball
If stiffness in the neck is a problem, look at the way you sit, it might be harming you. I would stretch it out, too.
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