Posture and Shoulder Exercises

Here's a couple simple exercises to reinforce good posture and help protect your shoulders at the same time. Proper alignment will place your shoulders in the best position to increase mechanical efficiency.

This db row variation is great for strengthening your posterior shoulder and between your shoulderblades. Besides being great for your posture, it will help protect your rotator cuff. Also, adding some thickness here makes you look better from behind, giving you more of that V look. Nothing wrong with looking good and functioning better.

I've done damage to my shoulders in the past, in part, due to lifting with rounded shoulders and lack of mobility in my thoracic spine. These exercises might have prevented some of that damage.

Some people may need some in person help from a professional to see optimal results. Don't forget to work on your abdominal breathing, either - very important for proper core function, and thus your alignment.

Check out my previous article and video, if needed.