Scapular Retraction Exercises and Pec Stretches WON'T Fix Your Posture - Here's Why (And SOLUTIONS)

Scapular Retraction Exercises and Pec Stretches WON'T Fix Your Posture -Here's Why (Plus Solutions)

At some point in your life, chances are that someone has told you to pull your shoulder blades back and/or to stretch your chest out.

In fact, some of the most beloved and famous YouTube physical therapists probably have several videos that utilize these recommendations.

And while this can provide some temporary relief, it is really a method that fails to deliver long-lasting results. This method is based on outdated and oversimplified science that regards the human body as little more than a collection of muscles and bones.

When we take a step back and think about what actually influences the position of the shoulder girdle, we see that the foundation upon which the shoulder girdle rests is in fact the rib cage.

When we ask ourselves what contributes to the position and shape of the rib cage in space, we see that airflow, pressure management and position with respect to the center of mass are much more important than an arbitrary position of the muscles and bones.

When we can improve our ability to manage pressures, airflow and position in space, posture returns towards the ideal and we can sustain these changes with less and less effort the more we learn to sustain these skills under duress.

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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Rationale Behind Pec Stretches and Scapular Retraction Exercises
02:17 - Why Do Traditional Methods Fail?
04:06 - Better Solution Explained
07:18 - Demonstration of Example Exercises
09:39 - How To Get Results to Stick
10:48 - Video Recap