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Exercises / Upper Back and Chest

Shoulder blade squeeze

Draw your shoulder blades back and together, hold for a moment, then let go.

Default12 reps
LevelBeginner
EquipmentNone
SidesBoth together

Works

upper back

How to do it

  1. Draw your shoulder blades back and together, hold for a moment, then let go.
  2. Squeeze back and down, chest tall.
  3. Picture holding a pencil between your shoulder blades. Keep your shoulders away from your ears.

Harder version: Wall angels

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