Seated shoulder-blade squeeze
Strength · No equipment · Beginner
How to do it
- Sit tall near the front of a chair, arms bent at your sides.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together and down, as if holding a pencil between them. Hold for 3 seconds.
- Relax and repeat. Keep your shoulders away from your ears.
Works
Middle back
Also: Shoulders
When to stop
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.
Written by VitaLonga from National Institute on Aging guidance. Back to your plan