Air Angels

PostureUpper BackShoulderThoracic StrengtheningShoulder MobilityScapular Mobility
Written By David Song

AIR ANGELS

This is a shoulder mobility and strengthening exercise which may also help with improving slouched posture. This is an effort-based exercise, which means this exercise will always be challenging depending on the effort levels you put into it. This exercise is generally completed in a pain free range of motion - if you experience pain then reduce the range down to a tolerable range.

Muscles Involved:

  • Rhomboids

  • Trapezius

  • Levator Scapulae

  • Deltoids

  • Rotator Cuff

Related Conditions:

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

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