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Neck, shoulders and upper back, 4: Learn to move your shoulder blades

by | Jun 8, 2025

A Micro Pause where we look into the movement of the shoulder blades.

Moving your shoulder blades in a very structured and controlled manner is good as it helps with body control and lets your really examine the ranges of motion of the shoulder blades. When we move within a static shape, such as the square shape in this exercise, it becomes easier to compare movement patterns between the shoulder blades, and between different directions of movement. trying to move evenly will help you increase the mobility of the shoulder blades.

Body Intelligence Program,
Free your neck shoulder and upper back
Neck,
Self knowledge,
Shoulders,
Upper back

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