Protraction and retraction

Protraction & retraction : special movement. Protraction (movement of a part of the body anteriorly, thrusting mandible outward) . Retraction (movement of a protracted part of the body back to normal

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As a fitness professional, you need a good working knowledge of anatomy so you can design safe and effective exercise programs for your clients. As a result, you also need to know this information to be able to pass your exam as well. In the first of an ongoing series, we’ll look at the movements of numerous body parts, beginning with the muscles that move the scapulae.

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protraction - serratus anterior; retraction - trapezius

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Scapular actions: Retraction & Protraction ♦ Retraction: when the scapulae wrap around the ribcage in a posterior and then medial direction toward the spine ♦ Protraction: when the scapulae wrap around the ribcage in a lateral and then anterior direction away from the spine In our classes, performing a plank for the first few seconds feels very strong and that action is mostly protraction. After fatigue sets in, the shoulder blades cave towards each other and that's retraction #Yoga #Yogi

Your shoulder blades need to be able to move apart (protraction) and towards each other (retraction). The muscles required for protraction are your serratus anterior, the ones responsible for retraction are your rhomboids and middle trapezius. #pilatesteaching #pilates #shoulderprotractionandretraction #upperextremities