How to improve scapular retraction

The Importance of Scapular Retraction and Scapular Protraction

Barbell Rehab on Instagram: "Your best deadlift setup starts with protraction and depression. ‌ I know most people are taught to retract and depress for lifts, but that doesn’t apply to the deadlift. ‌ Here’s why: ‌ Retraction actually makes your arms shorter, which forces you to squat lower to the bar and puts you in a less efficient pulling position. ‌ Instead, think protraction and depression. ‌ Protraction lengthens the arms so you don’t have to sink as low. Depression keeps the bar close an