Shoulder Rolls
This exercise can help with everyday activities. It can also help improve posture and reduce tension in the shoulders/chest.
Start with ten slow, gentle repetitions.
Details
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Make this easier
- Start with shoulder raises, then progress to circling movement.
- Start with smaller circles.
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Make this harder
- Increase the range of movement where possible.
- Increase the number of repetitions.
Method
Step 1
With your arms relaxed by your sides, elbows soft, raise shoulders up and begin to circle them slowly up, back and round.
Step 2
Feel as if you’re squeezing your favourite fruit with your shoulder blades.
Step 3
This will encourage you to open your chest and keep your shoulders open.
Step 4
Avoid tensing or arching your back when completing this movement.
Step 5
Finish with an open chest and relaxed shoulders.