Which exercise on the Trapeze/Table teaches Scapular Mobility?

• A. Scapula Glides
• B. Assisted Sit-ups
• C. Upper Arms
• D. Push Through Seated Front

Answer: (A)

Scapular mobility is about how freely the shoulder blades glide and rotate on the rib cage as you move your arms. On the Trapeze/Table, Scapula Glides isolates and guides those movements so you can feel and control the scapulothoracic motion—the way the blades slide, retract, protract, and rotate with breathing and arm circulation. This drill builds clear awareness of how to initiate and coordinate arm movements from the shoulder girdle, promoting proper shoulder mechanics and a fuller, smoother range of motion.

The other options don’t focus on teaching that scapular glide pattern: assisted sit-ups target trunk work and abdominal control; upper arms centers on arm positioning without the scapular mobility emphasis; and push through seated front emphasizes pressing and shoulder engagement rather than teaching the specific mobility of the shoulder blades.