01/19/2026
⚾️ Baseball season is right around the corner ⚾️
And that means throwing volume ramps up fast. It’s important that you take the steps to prepare your body to handle this increased stress.
The baseball throwing motion is a complex, full-body movement — and one huge piece of the puzzle is scapular (shoulder blade) stability. During throwing, your shoulder blades must tilt, rotate, protract, retract, and move freely to allow efficient force transfer and reduce strain on the arm.
Here are 3 exercises we love for building strong, resilient scapular control 👇
🔹 1. Prone Incline Bench Low Trap Y Raise
Targets the lower trapezius to improve upward rotation and posterior tilt of the scapula — key for shoulder health during overhead motion.
🔹 2. Prone Incline Bench T
Strengthens the mid-back and posterior shoulder muscles that help control scapular retraction and deceleration during throwing.
🔹 3. Reverse Bear Crawls
A dynamic, full-body exercise that builds serratus anterior strength and shoulder stability while reinforcing core control and coordination.
💪 Strong scapular control = better force transfer, improved efficiency, and a healthier arm.
👉 Want to learn more about arm care and how to prepare your body for the season ahead?
Check out our Preseason Arm Health Series — built to help baseball athletes throw with confidence and stay healthy all season long.
🔗: Link is in our bio to sign up!
