Check this out. A useful little thing on the shoulder coming up before the arm. . .

Andrew
From t-mag:

<http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do...itan?id=527581>

One of the most common scapular dyskinesis patterns a clinician observes is the upper trapezius substitution with abduction and flexion. It closely relates to the aforementioned posture problems, as individuals with limited posterior scapular tilt need to try to find an alternate way to increase the subacromial space. Rather than using the appropriate serratus anterior-lower trapezius-upper trapezius force couple to posteriorly tilt, they simply "hike" the scapula with the upper trapezius and levator scapulae.

This pattern is easily identified, as the shoulder girdle will rise before the humerus; you'll see it all the time in the gym when people do lateral raises. This hike will usually be accompanied by scapular winging due to a weak serratus anterior. Ronai actually likened this muscle to the transverse abdominus and vastus medialis in that all three tend to "shut down" when dysfunction is present. Finally, you'll likely see an underdeveloped/atrophied mid-back, as the lower traps won't be up to par.