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Sit Up Straight! 8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen the Shoulders and Back

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Sit Up Straight! 8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen the Shoulders and Back

August 8, 2011 by Anna Monette Roberts

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Sitting at a desk, lifting heavy weights improperly, or neglecting to stretch the shoulders can take a huge toll on posture. Even if you think you're sitting up straight, you may still be slouching your shoulders and upper back. Crunch trainer Tim Rich shows us some key stretches and exercises that you can do to strengthen your back and open up your shoulders.

Chest Stretch

Scapular Retraction

Scapular Depression

Wall Slide

Face Pulls

Prone Cobra

Elbow Plank

Thoracic Spine Mobilization

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