Stretches and Exercises For Good Posture

Sit Up Straight! 8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen the Shoulders and Back

August 8, 2011

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by Anna Monette Roberts 0

Wall Slide

This may not look like a challenging exercise, but it will send your heart racing and leave your shoulders sore. Work toward raising your hands all the way above your head.

Stand about a foot to a foot and a half away from wall with feet hips width apart. Engage abs and tilt spine so there is no space between the back and the wall. Push arms into the wall with elbows bent below shoulders.
Slowly slide hands up above head. Keep shoulders against the wall, abs engaged, and ribs pressed in towards the belly button. Try to reach hands all the way above head without allowing your back or any part of your arms to lift from the wall.
Complete 15 reps, and repeat one more set.

6 / 11

by Anna Monette Roberts 0

Wall Slide

This may not look like a challenging exercise, but it will send your heart racing and leave your shoulders sore. Work toward raising your hands all the way above your head.

Stand about a foot to a foot and a half away from wall with feet hips width apart. Engage abs and tilt spine so there is no space between the back and the wall. Push arms into the wall with elbows bent below shoulders.
Slowly slide hands up above head. Keep shoulders against the wall, abs engaged, and ribs pressed in towards the belly button. Try to reach hands all the way above head without allowing your back or any part of your arms to lift from the wall.
Complete 15 reps, and repeat one more set.

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