Tightness in the shoulders, rotator cuff, and pectoral musculature, forces a rounded shoulder, which in turn caused a winged scapula. Compounded with violent shoulder extension during snatches, kipping pull-ups and overhead squats, the connective tissue breaks down over time. The issue is that the athlete must fix the posture, as well as relieve the tension placed on the rotator cuff, resulting from years of neglected mobility, and poor posture, in order to balance out the musculature from anterior to posterior. If this imbalance and lack of mobility is not corrected, the result will be chronic injury to the rotator cuff and accompanying musculature. Watch the video below to learn how to improve your shoulder mobility and prevent injury.
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