A sloped posture is very common among individuals who sit at a desk in front of computer for the majority of their day.
Instead of resigning to a sore neck and tension in our chest - do something about it! It will only take a few minutes a day to make a world of difference.
Use low weight 3lb-5lb initially until shoulder strength is developed.
1. Side-Lying Shoulder Press
A. Lie on left side with torso on stability ball, legs extended. Place left hand on floor under left shoulder. Hold dumbbell in right hand and bend elbow 90 degrees so forearm points up.
B. Press dumbbell directly overhead, following line of torso. Slowly lower. Do 12 to 15 reps, then switch sides.
2. Rotator Toner
A. Stand with feet together. Hold dumbbell in each hand and bend elbows so forearms are parallel to floor and palms face up.
B. Keeping forearms level and upper arms next to torso, rotate arms to sides.
C. Extend and raise arms almost to shoulder height. (Be sure to keep elbows slightly bent.) Return to start and repeat sequence for 12 to 15 reps.
3. Swimmer
Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent. Hold dumbbell in each hand and bend at hips so torso is straight, almost parallel to floor.
Raise right arm to ear height and bring left arm back, flush with side. Keeping arms straight, simultaneously swing left arm down and forward and right arm down and back. Swing back to start. That's one rep; do 12 to 15.
Have a great workout!
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