iStrivefitness.com - BODY WEIGHT SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE

Required items: None
Major muscles used: Rhomboids
Movement: Horizontal adduction of the scapula and flexion of the elbow.
Technique: Sitting or standing comfortably with a straight body posture, start with your arms slightly extended in front of your body, hands at chest level. Slowly and in control, bring your hands toward your chest, keeping your elbows in tight to your sides, your shoulders relaxed. Bend your elbows in toward your body, all the way back until your elbows are slightly behind your body, shoulders back, chest out, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Make sure that your shoulders are relaxed, your head is upright, looking forward. Hold the back contraction, and then slowly return to start position. Breathe throughout the exercise. Repeat for desired repetitions and sets.

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