Should You Cue to Pinch Your Shoulder Blades Back?

#332: A common debate in the physical therapy world is if we should cue people to “pinch their scapulas” together during exercises or not.
I don’t really think there should be a debate…
Here’s why we don’t use that cue, and what we do instead.
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During prone IYT or standing IYT with resistance band, if I don't cue my shoulders back and down, will my mid & lower traps not get strengthened? Your response would be much appreciated, many thanks!