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Scapular Retraction

Intermediate
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How to do it
Execution:
  1. 1
    Lie face down on an incline bench, a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended.
  2. 2
    Keep your neck neutral and core braced.
  3. 3
    Without bending the elbows, move only the shoulder blades — pull the shoulders back and down.
  4. 4
    Return slowly, allowing the shoulders to come forward without losing posture.
Tip: this is a scapular isolation drill — focus on retraction, not on lifting the weight.