Air Angel

PostureUpper BackShoulder
Written By David Song

AIR ANGEL

This is a postural strengthening and upper back exercise. Lie down on a yoga mat with your forehead support with the floor and raise your arms next to you. Keep the forearms as parallel to the ground as you possibly can while also raising them towards the ceiling as much as possible. Press your arms overhead without lowering your arms and return to start.

Muscles Involved:

  • Rhomboids

  • Trapezius

  • Posterior Deltoids

Related Conditions:

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

  • Text Neck

  • Rib Joint Pain

  • Shoulder Impingement

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