The 6 Pack Back shoulder exercise is a great progression for the TVA exercise and can be hugely beneficial for patients recovering from a shoulder procedure. You can perform this exercise over the corner edge of a table or a stability ball. Begin by “setting your scapulae” in the proper position.
1. Perform a posterior deltoid row by pulling your arms even with your body and keeping your shoulder blades pinched together.
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2. Externally rotate both of your arms to a comfortable position while maintaining proper shoulder blade position.
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3. Pull your shoulder blades and your arms down together down.
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4. While maintaining scapular depression (keeping your shoulder blades pulled down) raise your arms above your head to a comfortable position.
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5. Lower your arms down again to shoulder level by initiating scapular depression.
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6. Lower your arms back down to the floor to the starting position and repeat exercise as prescribed.
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