Fit Body:
Shoulder Posture Stretch
Stretch Break: Stand up. Raise your right hand straight up overhead and then lower it behind your upper back. At the same time, move your left hand down and behind your back, then up to grasp your right hand. Hold for 3 deep breaths, and then release. Repeat with your left hand up and over, and your right hand down and back.
Get Fit Quick Tip:
Suffering from tight and sore muscles at your desk? Your posture may be to blame! Avoid the hunched over slump by doing 3 daily posture-reset exercises. Begin each by sitting up tall with your core engaged and feet flat on the floor.
Do each of the following exercises daily:
1. Pinch your shoulder blades together, then release. 5 reps.
2. Inhale/Pull your shoulders up to your ears. Exhale/Pull your shoulders down and back. 5 reps.
3. Place both hands behind your head. Pull your elbows wide and pull your shoulders down and back. 5 reps.
*Consult your physician before performing exercise.
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