Prone Horizontal Abduction w/ Axial Rotations

Prone Horizontal Abduction w/ Axial Rotations is a bilateral mobility exercise training the shoulder and scapula across the frontal and transverse planes, using Bodyweight.

Laterality
Bilateral
Planes
Frontal · Transverse
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary joints
Shoulder · Scapula
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How to perform it

  1. 1Lie face down and perform horizontal shoulder abduction by lifting both arms out to the side while also rotating your hands and arms. This targets the lower and middle trapezius along with rotator cuff muscles in a prone position. Keep your neck neutral and avoid shrugging.
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Training profile

Plane of motion

Training intent

MobilityRehab
Motor Control
Stability
Strength
Power
Tissue LoadingPerformance

Highlighted rungs are where this movement lives on the rehab → performance continuum.

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