The scapular pull- up is a great step toward restoring healthy strength in the back and shoulder muscles.
The scapula is a crucial bone for the shoulder joint function. Thanks to muscles that control its movement, the shoulder joint gains significantly greater mobility. Proper scapula motion allow for the full, functional movement of upper extremity. [1]
For the most people, the scapular region is not mapped well enough by the nervous system. When a region lacks proper neural mapping, the muscles do not function optimally. If one area is not working correctly, others must compensate, leading to muscle imbalances, underutilization of some muscles, and overuse of others. Over time, this can result in pain and injury.
Practicing scapular pull- ups builds the desired strength based on mobility and, in the process, helps the nervous system create a more precise neural map of the area. This improved connection allows for better muscle coordination, reducing the risk of dysfunction. [2]
Process of reshaping the structure, function and connections of the nervous system is called neuroplasticity. Engaging in physical exercise and performing non-standard movements trigger neural cell proliferation. [3]
By practicing scpular pull- ups improved brain- body connection enables better control of the scapula, leading to healthier movement patterns in the future.
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- Dishman, Rod K., i in. „Neurobiology of Exercise”. Obesity, t. 14, nr 3, March 2006, s. 345–56. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1038/oby.2006.46
- Gürgen S. G., Kazdağlı H. “The Science of Neurolearning from Neurobiology to Education”, October 2024, Livre de Lyon