Does shoulder protraction stretch the infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles?

Shoulder protraction primarily involves the movement of the scapula forward and away from the spine, which can lead to some stretching of the infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles. However, these muscles are more affected by shoulder external rotation and abduction. While protraction may create a slight elongation in these muscles, it is not the most effective way to specifically stretch them. For targeted stretching, external rotation exercises are more beneficial.