A Barry's Bootcamp trainer explains why you should do scapular stability exercise moves before an upper body workout to avoid neck and back pain. Your scapula plays a pretty major role in your ...

Scapular kinematics and muscle activity are fundamental aspects of shoulder function and rehabilitation. The scapula serves not only as a base for multiple muscular attachments but also as a dynamic ...

A balanced shoulder routine won’t just tax the muscles, but also restore mobility to the shoulder joint, all while protecting the delicate cartilage and minimizing strain on the ligaments. For those ...

Strengthening shoulder blades is important for improving posture and preventing injuries. Targeted exercises can improve the ...

Background Upper extremity plyometric exercises are used to reduce the risk of injury by maintaining the strength ratio of the muscles that provide scapular stabilization when sports demand high-speed ...

The trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula, pectoralis minor, and serratus anterior are the muscles that contribute to the scapula's motion. These muscles are attached to the scapula and the spine or ...

Mind-body coach and CNN contributor Dana Santas tackles the first in a five-part series on the power of strength training to relieve pain and enhance movement.

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Danny Saltos is a NASM-certified personal trainer and health coach, specializing in strength training and cardio. With 18 years of experience, Saltos has been training clients since 2006, both in ...

Need a little help getting up to the bar? Here are the building blocks of one of the toughest moves in the gym.