Rhomboids Strengthening Exercise
Technique
- Begin by lying on your stomach with your arms by your side
- Tighten your rhomboids by squeezing your shoulder blades together
- Slowly lift your arms and chest off the ground, keeping your neck straight
- Hold for 2 seconds at the top of the movement and then slowly return to the starting position
The exercise may be performed with palms facing up or down.
How Often?
Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, once a day provided the exercise is pain free.
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