Monday Minute: Scapular Wall Slide
- By Eric Cressey, MA, CSCS
- Published Apr. 8, 2013
In this video we show you how to increase shoulder strength and, in turn, improve posture and running efficiency. The scapular wall slide is easy to do anywhere (where there’s a wall, of course!) and can be effectively added to any strengthening routine.
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