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Stick Subscapularis Muscle Relax
How to do the stick subscapularis muscle relax, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Stick
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- time
- Movement
- Isometric
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Place a stick against the front of your shoulder where the subscapularis sits, just inside the armpit area. Apply steady pressure and slowly rotate your arm to work through tight spots, holding on any tender areas. Breathe and let the muscle release.
- 1Feel a deep release in the front of your shoulder
- 2Keep your breathing slow and steady as the tissue relaxes
- 3Feel tension ease as you hold pressure on tight spots
Common mistakes
- Avoid pressing hard enough to cause sharp pain
- Don't rush; let the muscle release gradually
- Avoid holding your breath while applying pressure
Muscles worked
The stick subscapularis muscle relax mainly works the internal rotators.
- Internal RotatorsPrimary
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Last reviewed June 2026.