Re: Scapular Retraction at your desk

April 25, 2006

doesn't it feel good!!aaahhhh

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April 25, 2006

I did too! Lynn

on 4/25/06 3:10 PM, n atmtpaper@..., wrote:

> OK everyone -

> How many of us did exactly what suggested, as we read her post?

> I did!

> n

>

> At 06:08 PM 4/25/2006, you wrote:

>> >,

>> > I'm not but wanted to give you my two cents. Rows are better

>> > than lat pulldown in this aspect, b/c they force you to do " scapular

>> > retraction " ... a big word for the motion of pulling your shoulder blades

>> > together which forces your chest out, shoulders back. This scapular

>> > retraction is what encourages good posture and you can do this

>> > anywhere. I do it at my desk, sometimes with my hands in front, side or

>> > resting. Just draw your shoulder blades back like you are trying to

>> > squeeze and hold an object in the middle of your upper back. This really

>> > stretches out your chest too. Hope this is helpful!!

>> > heather

>

April 25, 2006

not to kill this subject, but it also works really well when you're driving.

you can practice this move without taking your hands off the wheel.

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