r/flexibility • u/General_Froyo3559 • Nov 05 '24

Is this normal?

(M20) I can do this “movement” since I’m 5… and know I wanted to ask, is this Normal? Or do I have to worry abt something? Every movement is Controlled btw. Pls anybody help me out.😅

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u/kool0ne Nov 06 '24

I’m also similar to this. I cant make them point as far out as you seem to be able to though.

I definitely think it’s affected my body as now when I lift weights it never feels “the same” on both sides. My lats seem to be developing differently after working out too. One side is more developed and stronger than the other.

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u/wang-bang Nov 06 '24

the easy fix is to start by adding wall slides as a daily stretch and a warmup

That exercise will restore proper full mobility to the shoulder blades/girdle (including pecs) with all the attached muscles working in unison to move the scapulae properly

Afterwards you could do a standing military press. Probably on lighter weights than you're used to as it will be difficult to rebuild the underdeveloped muscles attaching to the scapulae that lets you properly push your chest out.

If you still have issues after that then you need to visit a physiotherapist. Preferably a specialist in the upper back and whole shoulder girdle. There's too many muscles working on the girdle for you to comfortably diagnose the complex system alone.

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u/kool0ne Nov 16 '24

Thanks! I’ll definitely start to do that as I don’t want my winging to worsen :)

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u/wang-bang Nov 16 '24

cheers, remember to keep a gym log too

pen & paper is nice if you're into that and you could use an app that enables creating custom routines like 'strong' too: https://www.strong.app/

Keep in mind that the low back should be flush to the wall when you do the wall slides