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Shoulder Blade Squeeze with Weights

Starting Position: Kneel behind bali. Lie trunk over bali and grasp weights.

Movement/Exercise: Lift upper arms out to side. Allow elbows to bend and squeeze shoulder blades together. Keep elbows straight out to side at shouldm level. Return to start and repeat.

CAUTIOH: KEEP NECK STILL IN OPTIMAL POSITION WITH EYES FOCUSED ONFLOOR.

Breathing: Inhale while lifting, exhale on return. Modification:

1.    Lift arms only as far as comfort allows.

2.    Lift one arm at a time.

Progression: Dig toes in floor and extend knees.

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Repeat Times Do_Times/day

Purpose/ Goal:.

Comments: The bali adds a dynamie base ol support to challenge balance while strenglhening Ihe shoulder girdle. When legs are slraighlened, the base of support decreases to further challenge balance and trunk stability.

© 1995 by Joannę Posner-Mayer,