Trunk rolls back to allow the arm to lower
Body rotation substitutes for true glenohumeral internal rotation.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchCross-body shoulder stretch↗Mobility · Upper Body
Sleeper Stretch (Posterior Capsule)
Coaching cues
- Lie on the side of the shoulder to be stretched; shoulder at 90°
- Use the opposite hand to press the forearm down toward the floor
- Feel the stretch deep in the posterior shoulder capsule
- Hold 30–60 seconds; 2–3 sets per side
Common faults 2
Force applied too aggressively
Aggressive overpressure on the posterior capsule can irritate the shoulder.
Overactive muscles
Posterior deltoidInfraspinatus
Corrective work
StretchCross-body shoulder stretch↗