Scapular & Shoulder Stability: The D2 pattern

Working through the PNF D2 flexion pattern for the upper extremity. I start with my arm across the front my body grasping the resistance and I move my shoulder into flexion, abduction, and external rotation. The benefit of using this pattern is that we work through multiple planes of motion at once to work on scapular and shoulder stability, working the scapular muscles and rotator cuff. Try bringing your arm into various degrees of abduction (thus scapular upward rotation), external rotation, and flexion. Additionally, lower the arm back down slowly to work the muscles eccentrically as well.