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Shoulder Squeeze Exercise

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To start, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Shift your weight slightly forward so you don't round your back. Relax. Keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned.

  • Raise your arms to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms forward.

  • Move your arms back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  • Hold for  10 seconds. Return to starting position. 

  • Repeat  5 times. 

Man from back with elbows bent, doing shoulder squeeze exercise.


Note

For your safety, check with your doctor before you start an exercise program.

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