Stop "locking down" your scapular on lateral raises.

The notion that you should be "locking down" or holding "retraction and depression" of the scapula during a lateral raise is very misguided. Stability of the shoulder is dependent upon the scapula to be able to articulate and orientate with the humerus to provide the best possible mechanics for the joint. Restricting scapular motion in an exercise like the lateral raise only makes the exercise worse at best.
Stability does not mean stationary or lack of mobility. We are designed to be stable in motion.
Another misguided reason for doing this, is people think this will take your traps or trapezius muscles out of the exercise. Actually your traps will always work proportionately to the deltoids and the stability requirement of the scapula. Without tension in the traps, your delts would pull your scapula off your back instead of lifting your arm. The irony is that by adding repression and retraction you are likely increasing the demand on your traps.
So do yourself a favor and start letting your scapula move appropriately during any exercise that moves the humerus. Holding them still during exercises that just move the elbow through flexion/extension like biceps and triceps is probably ok though.
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[@nicolasklug2311]

Really love these short clips Kas, appreciate all the content! Keep them coming 👍

[@visheshdeepgautam]

The guy wearing "I didn't come here to talk" t-shirt is legit 🗿

[@sunnysukheja6520]

Extremely helpful luv the way u explain things 🤩

[@fede_ponz]

I believe it's a cue that was born to prevent scapular elevation & shoulder internal rotation from happening simultaneously, to therefore reduce the risk of shoulder impingement. And it's also a cue to help minimize upper trap recruitment during lateral raises

[@muzyka3151]

Well for me I'm getting more shoulder pain without scapular retraction on this exercise I guess his not that correct

[@Noxide1021]

Traps will always be involved to some degree that’s not a bad thing

[@fede_ponz]

@@muzyka3151 We're talking about 2 different things

[@fede_ponz]

@@Noxide1021 Well, I don't want them to be more involved though

[@345funnyboy]

@@muzyka3151 maybe you’re pointing your thumbs downward instead of upward, apparently pointing your thumbs downward (like emptying a coke can) during the raise can hurt the rotator cuff. Pointing your thumbs slightly upward (not too much though) is better for the rotator cuff (or so I’ve heard)

[@BigDees19]

People always say to retract your scapulas B4 raising your arms laterally and forn the whole entire movement ? Is that true ? I didn't understand the video? Besides him saying don't hold the scraps down but never said not to hold and contract the scapulas though? If someone can explain I'd much appreciate thanksn

[@jaywhey6737]

When i saw the title i thought it was about life in general.

[@N1education]

I have the same opinion there.

[@gregz1235]

Bpak has left the chat

[@stavros_hmgk]

Interesting 🤔. A very different approach to creating stability than Dr. Horschig from Squat University is having.

[@maxmaximum-sh4bx]

For the algorithm

[@NorThenX047]

So we get a clip of what not to do but nothing on proper technique. Guess we have to pay for that or join the cult - judging by that 50 foot logo on the wall