side 1
front 1 side 2

 

 

 

 

Preparation:

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Lie with foam roll along spine (butt to head).

Arms are bent in front of body at shoulder height .

Engage core and lower shoulder blades to the floor, then hold body alignment.

Have knees bent and feet flat around hip width.

 

 

Movement:

 

Raise arms extending them above the head, making a "V" shape.

Lower arms back to start position in a slow controlled eccentric motion.

Keep the elbows wide as the shoulder blades pull closely together at the lower corners.

The final position resemble a "W" shape. Hold this, squeezing for 2".

At any point, pause and apply downward pressure into the tender knots.

Keep body aligned throughout exercise constantly try to squeeze bottom of scapula together.