Wall scapular alignment (10 reps)
Lean against the wall and align the shoulder blades slowly, 10 reps.
- Category
- Office worker · General
- Target areas
- Shoulder · Upper back
- Duration
- 1 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Caution
- Stop immediately if you feel any pain.
Creator @physiofit0675
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