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Course: PHRE 3045 – Sports Injuries Movement Pattern: Target: Pec Minor Synergist(s): Suboccipitals
Exercise
Regressions: Progressions:

Equipment:
Description:
  1. Set-up similar to pec major but with arm slightly higher and straighter.
  2. Once in position retract the scapulae while engaging core to prevent the rips from rising upwards.
  3. Rotate away and lean forward/downwards until you feel stretch in the pec minor area.
  4. Usually the pec major must be fully lengthened to access the pec minor and as such will make up a large portion of the initial stretch until its full length has been achieved.
  5. Stop immediately if pain in the shoulder joint and/or tingling or numbness down the arm or into the hand.
Common Error(s):
Spotting:
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