A Move You Should Do MONDAY – Wall Scarecrow

Today’s move is the wall scarecrow which admittedly is better for your shoulder mobility than it is for hiding your double chin. But it’s worth it to keep your shoulders healthy. 

Here’s how to do it:

1. Stand 6 inches away from a wall and lean your back and head up against the wall. 
2. Abduct your arms to 90˚ and then bend your elbows to 90˚.
3. Move you shoulders into internal and external rotation by touching your hands to the wall above and below your elbows. Make sure to keep your arms abducted to 90˚ as you perform the repetitions.

Why does this matter?

This exercise promotes normal positioning of your scapulas (shoulder blades) while working your rotator cuff muscles. The rotator cuff muscles are dependent on proper scapular position for optimal function. Postures that cause rounding of your upper back moves the scapulas forward, increasing the strain on your rotator cuff and neck muscles.

So give the wall scarecrow a try. Your shoulders will thank you.

Because nobody has time to be in pain. 

Until next time…

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