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Pec minor ball release
60sec
1 × 60 s hold (each side)
Self-massage to reduce tone in a tight pec minor.
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Steps
- Place a tennis/lacrosse ball just below the collarbone, inside the front of the shoulder (below the bony coracoid tip, not on it).
- Lean into a wall to apply pressure.
- Slowly move the arm up and down, or hold on a tender spot and breathe.
Cues
- Tender is fine, sharp is not
- Pressure around 4/10
Caution. Avoid if you get nerve-like pain, tingling, or numbness down the arm.
Equipment: Tennis or lacrosse ball