# @zachdechant on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DGDjZwlJSJe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29183429-zachdechant-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/aba77db6d4.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-14T13:51:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Zach Dechant (@zachdechant) — https://gondola.cc/zachdechant

## Caption

The Lower Trap is of the unsung hero for throwing athletes.

When we talk about shoulder strength in baseball, everyone focuses on the rotator cuff. But if you’re sleeping on your lower traps, you’re leaving stability and health on the table.

The lower trapezius plays a critical role in scapular control, helping keep the shoulder in a strong, stable position throughout the throwing motion. Weak lower traps = poor scapular upward rotation = more stress on the arm.

Want healthier shoulders and better velocity? Train your lower traps with:

✅ HK Face Pulls to ECC Y’s 
✅ Strap ECCENTRIC Y’s
✅ Dynamic Stability @ Release

If your shoulder is constantly achy, this could be the missing piece. Get strong where it matters.

#BaseballTraining #ShoulderHealth #VelocityDevelopment #ThrowingMechanics

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## Tags

velocitydevelopment, baseballtraining, throwingmechanics, shoulderhealth

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