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Strengthen the lower traps with an incline bench Y-raise! .. The lower traps depress and retract the scapula making them important to train to improve posture and stabilize the scapula. Contact us for more info & get a complimentary session today @ https://sandiegopersonaltraining.com/personal-training/

Episode 25: "Posterior Chain + Multifidus Activation With Low Trap "Y" Exercise Progression" Back in episode 9, we showed you the Y exercise for lower trapezius activation on a Swiss ball. Once you have mastered this exercise, our favorite progression involves performing the Y exercise on the Back Strong for the following three reasons: 1: Its a low back pain exercise. Isometrically holding this position on a Back Strong is the one of the absolute best way to activate your deep spinal stabilizers, the Multifidus muscles. Recent research has demonstrated an extremely strong correlation between multifidus muscle dysfunction (weakness, delayed inactivation) and low back pain. So strengthen those multifidus to help with your back pain! 2: Amazing activation of the posterior chain. Isometric hamstring and glut activation is necessary to maintain this position as well. 3: It saves time! Simultaneous work on shoulder stability (lower trap), back stability (multifidus), and posterior chain activation! Article link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20193941 #lowertrap #posteriorchain #backstrong #shoulder #multifidus #LBP #lowbackpain  ______________________________________________ The Prehab Guys: Optimizing human performance and functional capacity, promoting longevity, and keeping your body in tune one post at a time. Instilling new meaning into #physicaltherapy. Follow us on IG and Twitter, like our Facebook page, and make sure to visit www.humanperformancetherapy.com #prehab #fitness #healthandwellness #exercise #PT #DPT #DPTstudent #mobility #athlete #workout #recovery #rehab #prevention #rehabilitation #fitness #strengthandconditioning #correctiveexercise #stretching #crossfit #gainz #aesthetics #longevity #movement @uclamikey90 @arashxrex @craiglindell (at University of Southern California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BBJO_3blcci/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1beic8iahvrc5